4th Feb 2025
Lina was a thoughtful girl, always listening to her parents. One sunny day, her mother said, "Lina, please don’t go into the forest alone, it can be dangerous!" Lina nodded and replied, "I understand, Mom! I will be careful!" Her friends, however, giggled and dared each other to explore the mysterious woods nearby, filled with tall trees and long shadows.
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The forest looked enchanting with sunlight peeking through the leaves. As Lina stayed on the path with her dad, she could hear the laughter of her friends in the distance. They were running into the woods, excited and daring each other to go farther. But Lina remembered her parents’ warning and chose to stay on the safe path.
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After a while, the laughter turned into silence. Lina felt a flutter in her stomach. She peered into the woods and called out, "Hey, where are you guys?" But there was no answer. Suddenly, she realized her friends might be lost. She took a deep breath and rushed back home to tell her parents.
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"Mom! Dad! My friends went into the forest! I think they are lost!" Lina exclaimed. Her parents quickly gathered some lanterns and called for help. Lina felt nervous, but she knew she had to be brave, just like her parents taught her.
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The rescuer team arrived and asked Lina, "Can you show us where they went?" Lina nodded, her heart pounding. She remembered the path her friends took and led the rescuers with confidence, following the little signs from the ground, like broken twigs and footprints.
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As they went deeper into the woods, Lina called out, "Guys! Can you hear me?" She kept hoping they would answer. After a few moments, her friends replied, some voices muffled and scared, "Lina! We’re here! Help us please!"
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With renewed energy, Lina led the way, and soon, they found her friends huddled together by a big tree. "There you are! I’m so glad I found you!" Lina rushed to them with a big smile. Her friends looked relieved but also worried about the trouble they had gotten into.
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The rescuers smiled, and with Lina’s help, they guided her friends out of the woods safely. "Thank you, Lina! You saved us!" her friends said gratefully. Lina felt proud and happy inside. She knew listening to her parents had been the right choice.
When they all returned home, Lina’s parents hugged her tightly. "We are so proud of you, Lina! You showed such wisdom today," her dad said. Lina beamed as her friends chimed in, "You did the right thing, Lina! You are the best!"
From that day on, everyone admired Lina for her wise decision. She remembered her parents’ advice and felt happy to help her friends. The experience made her stronger. Lina learned that sometimes following the rules leads to great adventures, even when they may not seem fun at first.
