The Mani Pearl referred to the Auspicious Pearl that came from the underwater dragon palace. It was a rare treasure. It was formed by flames and treasures. The treasures were formed by five treasures in a echelon of three, two, and one. They were arranged in three colors of yellow, green, and red, two colors of purple and green, and one color of green. Around the five treasures were fiery red flames that burned upwards, surrounding the treasures in the center, and below them was the lotus seat. The Mani Pearl was used in Buddhism to symbolize disaster relief and good fortune. People often used it to pray for happiness and peace, and to attract wealth and treasures. In addition, the Mani Pearl also had merits such as curing diseases and removing suffering. It could materialize all kinds of treasures at one's will. It was usually used to describe Dharma and Buddhist virtue, as well as to represent the merits of the scriptures.
No. There are some hooker stories that are about personal growth. Some hookers have found ways to educate themselves while in the profession. They might read books, learn new skills, and eventually use that knowledge to better their lives. So, hooker stories can have elements of hope and progress.
Pennywise from 'It' is a recurring character. He's a shape - shifting clown that terrifies the town of Derry. Another one is Roland from 'The Dark Tower' series, a lone gunslinger on a long and arduous journey. And Carrie from 'Carrie' also pops up as a memorable character, with her telekinetic powers causing chaos.