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प्रश्न
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Write an original short story that ends with the words "..….That is when they realised that sometimes, the most extraordinary stories begin with the simplest of moments."
उत्तर
The Unexpected Journey
Samantha and Michael were best friends who lived in a small, quiet town. Every weekend, they loved to explore the woods behind their neighbourhood. One Saturday morning, they decided to follow a path they had never taken before. They packed some snacks, grabbed their backpacks, and set off on their adventure, excited for what they might discover.
As they walked deeper into the woods, the familiar sights and sounds of their usual trail faded away. The trees seemed taller and the forest denser. After a while, they came across an old, abandoned house. The house looked mysterious and inviting, with ivy creeping up its walls and broken windows hinting at stories of the past. Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to take a closer look.
Inside the house, they found dusty furniture, old photographs, and shelves filled with books. Everything was covered in a thick layer of dust, and it was clear that no one had lived there for a long time. Samantha and Michael wandered from room to room, imagining what life must have been like for the people who once called this place home.
They discovered a small wooden box in the attic under a pile of old clothes. With a sense of excitement, they opened the box and found it filled with letters and a faded journal. The journal belonged to a young girl named Emily, who had lived in the house many years ago. As they read through Emily's entries, they learned about her dreams, her adventures in the woods, and her plans to explore the world.
The sun was starting to set, and they knew they needed to head back home. They carefully put everything back in the box and closed it, promising to return and read more of Emily's journal another day. On their way back, they realized they had lost track of time and the path. The forest seemed unfamiliar in the dim light. Panic started to set in, but they remembered the survival skills. They found and followed a stream, knowing it would eventually lead them back to familiar ground.
As they walked, the stars twinkled above them, and the forest came alive with the sounds of nocturnal animals. They talked about how their ordinary weekend adventure had turned into something extraordinary. They had discovered a piece of history, learned about a girl's dreams from long ago, and faced the challenge of finding their way back home.
When they finally emerged from the woods and saw the lights of their neighbourhood, they felt a sense of relief and accomplishment. They had started the day with a simple walk in the woods but ended it with an unforgettable adventure.
Sitting on Samantha's porch, sipping hot chocolate and reflecting on their day, they smiled at each other. That is when they realized that sometimes, the most extraordinary stories begin with the simplest of moments.
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