One sunny day, in a quiet village, three best friends—Lina, Omar, and Tia—found a hidden path. It was behind an old windmill.
The path led to a wooden arch. Green vines covered it. A faded sign said, “Welcome to the Whispering Woods.”
The friends looked at each other.
“Let’s go!” said Omar with a big smile.
They stepped through the arch. Suddenly, the world changed.
The trees had golden leaves. Butterflies sang soft songs. A fox with glasses stood nearby.
“Welcome, travelers,” said the fox. “Only kind hearts can enter.”
The friends smiled and walked deeper into the forest.
They soon met a wise old owl sitting on a tree stump.
“To find the forest’s secret,” said the owl, “you must solve three riddles.”
The kids nodded. They were ready.
They worked as a team. They laughed and helped each other. Soon, they solved all three riddles.
The owl gave them a glowing map. It showed the way to something special.
They followed the map. It took them past talking mushrooms and a windy cave. They crossed a river made of jelly.
Then, they met a baby dragon. He was sad.
“I lost my shiny blue jewel,” he said.
“We will help you,” said Tia.
The friends searched the forest. They looked under rocks and trees. At last, they found the jewel under a glowing stone.
The dragon was very happy. He smiled and flapped his wings.
“Thank you!” he said. “Let me show you the treasure.”
He flew them to a big wooden chest. Inside was a crystal heart. It glowed with a soft light.
The owl came back.
“This is the Heart of Friendship,” he said. “It shines when friends are kind and help each other.”
The forest sparkled. Stars twinkled in the sky.
The friends walked home, smiling. They knew the real magic was their friendship.
