Emily had always been fascinated by the locked, dark brown door in her room. As a kid, she imagined it led to a fairy world, a hidden chamber like in Harry Potter, or even a passageway to the center of the Earth! It was Sunday evening, and as she sat by her window watching the shadows of tall skyscrapers grow long and eventually fade away, her gaze fell on that mysterious door again.
“Why won’t anyone let me see what’s behind that vintage, wood-carved, polished door?” she wondered. Her parents always sneaked in there at night, and it drove her crazy with curiosity.
Emily was an inquisitive girl; when she had a question, she had to find the answer. That night, feeling fed up, she declared, “I’ve had enough! I need to see what’s inside!” As the daylight faded and the night settled in, she kept an eye on the door, waiting for her parents to go to bed.
When she heard the familiar sound of her parents’ footsteps, she knew the moment had come. They unlocked the door with a loud creak, and just as it was about to close, Emily jumped out of bed, her heart racing.
“What if I do something wrong?” she thought, but her curiosity was stronger than her fear. With a deep breath, she nudged the door open just enough to peek inside, her heart pounding with anticipation. What she saw sent chills down her spine: a dimly lit room filled with strange artifacts, old books, and… a shimmering portal glowing in the corner!
Emily’s eyes widened as she stepped closer, realizing she had stumbled upon a secret her parents had kept from her. What adventures awaited her beyond that portal? She took another step forward, ready to uncover the mystery.
By: Baiza Asimi, Grade 9 Diamond