What is the origin of Stephen King's The Beggar and the Diamond?

"The Beggar and the Diamond" is a short story by Stephen King that appears in his collection "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams," published in 2015. The story is inspired by a fable and explores themes of morality, greed, and the consequences of one's choices. While not as widely known as King's novels, it reflects his signature style of blending the ordinary with the supernatural, offering a poignant moral lesson. The tale emphasizes the idea that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in one's character and actions.