Long ago, in a small village nestled in a valley, there lived a wise old man who was known for his knowledge and mystical powers. One cloudy night, a mysterious stranger arrived in the village seeking the old man's counsel. The stranger was dressed in a long cloak and his face was hidden beneath a hood, so no one could see who he was. Despite the stranger's strange appearance, the old man welcomed him into his home and offered him food and shelter. The stranger then revealed the purpose of his visit - he had been cursed by an evil sorcerer and was seeking the old man's help to break the curse. The old man agreed to help the stranger and spent the entire night studying ancient texts and performing mystical rituals. As the night wore on, the clouds outside grew darker and the wind began to howl. The villagers, sensing something strange was happening, peered through their windows and saw strange lights flickering from the old man's home. Finally, just before dawn, the old man emerged from his home, looking haggard but triumphant. He had managed to break the stranger's curse and restore him to his true form. The stranger, now revealed as a prince from a far-off land, thanked the old man and offered him great riches as a reward. But the old man refused the prince's offer, saying that true power came not from material wealth but from the ability to help others. The prince was amazed by the old man's wisdom and vowed to never forget his kindness. And so, the mysterious stranger departed from the village, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and the enduring power of a cloudy night and a mysterious man.