Brujo Chico
3 min readMay 29, 2023

In the mystical and magical land of Ifrit lived a family of Djinn, who were in deep debt with the powerful Djinn Sahil. Sahil was known to provide protection and security to his fellow Djinn in exchange for their loyalty and obedience. However, this protection did not come for free. The family of Djinn was headed by a wise and honorable Djinn named Rafik. Rafik was well-respected in the Djinn community for his good values and kind heart. However, he, along with his children and grandchildren, had fallen on hard times and had to turn to Sahil for help. Sahil was a formidable Djinn who had amassed a great wealth and power through his dealings with other Djinn and magical beings. However, he was not known for being forgiving or merciful. His protection came at a great cost to those who sought it. Rafik was determined to pay off his debt to Sahil and save his family from the wrath of the powerful Djinn. In order to do so, he devised a plan that involved his son, Hamzad. Hamzad was a young and ambitious Djinn who was eager to prove his worth to the family and gain recognition in the Djinn realm. However, he was also kind-hearted and empathetic, with a desire to help humanity. Rafik tasked Hamzad with performing good deeds for humans, in order to accrue karma and goodwill that would allow the family to be released from their debt with Sahil. However, in order to guarantee the safety of his family, Rafik also had to seal his son away in a bottle for eternity. Hamzad set out into the human world, embarking on a series of adventures and quests that would test his courage and determination. He helped children find lost pets, healed the sick and injured, and stood up against bullies and tyrants. As he performed these good deeds, Hamzad gained the trust and gratitude of the human world. His reputation spread far and wide and he became known as a benevolent and merciful Djinn. However, as his fame and power grew, so did the jealousy and anger of Sahil. Sahil was furious that a Djinn under his protection was gaining such renown and adoration from humans. He devised a plan to trap Hamzad and use him for his own evil purposes. Sahil sent an army of vicious Ifrits to capture Hamzad and enslave him, using his powers for their own wicked gain. Hamzad was caught off guard and was quickly overpowered by the Ifrits. They sealed him away in a bottle, imprisoning him for all eternity. Rafik was devastated to learn of his son’s fate. However, he refused to give up hope. He continued to perform good deeds and accrue karma, holding on to the belief that one day he would be able to save his son from his eternal prison. Years passed, and Rafik’s descendants continued to honor his legacy, performing good deeds and upholding the family’s honor. They never forgot their debt to Sahil, nor their duty to help humans. Finally, after many decades, the family’s karma had built up to such a degree that Sahil was forced to release his hold on them. He set them free from their debt, allowing them to live as free and independent Djinn. Rafik’s family was overjoyed to hear the news, but their joy was dampened by the memory of Hamzad’s imprisonment. They vowed to never forget their beloved son and to continue to perform good deeds in his honor. The legacy of Hamzad, the Djinn who sacrificed his freedom for the good of his family, lived on in the hearts of all who knew him. And his memory inspired future generations of Djinn to continue to perform good deeds and uphold the honor of their people.