The City Of Gold And Other Stories

Author : AQEEL AHMED
Publisher : AQEEL AHMED
ISBN 13 : 1998240592
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book The City of Gold written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mythical area where stories whisper about the secrets of a City of Gold that is kept hidden from prying eyes, there is an interesting story of bravery, friendship, and finding. Lily, a lively little girl from the Sunflower Hamlet whose goals go far beyond the golden sky, is the main character of this story. Because of stories about the buried city, she finds an old map in her grandmother's attic. It's made of parchment and has mysterious symbols on it that show a way through dangerous terrain. Lily tells her best friends, Max (who is smart and loves games and can be a huge help) and Ruby (who is brave and eager for adventure), what she has found. Lily is determined to show that the city exists and tell everyone what it hides. They go on a trip together that takes them through the Dazzling Deserts, where the harsh sun tests their resolve, and the Whispering Woods, where trees use riddles to talk to each other. They use an old map and a common goal to find their way through the dark caves hidden in the Lost Mountains. Along the way, they face challenges that test their strength, ability to work together, and wisdom. Once they get out of the mountains, they have to cross the Bridge of Choices, which is full of moral dilemmas that test their honesty and ethics. This event makes their relationship stronger and their dedication to their cause stronger. The last task comes from the Guardians of the City, who are ghostly beings that can see into people's hearts and lead them to the City of Gold. They are let through because they are kind, don't care about themselves, and have good intentions. This shows that their real goal is not to get rich, but to stand up for the moral ideas they support. The City of Gold is empty when they get there, a scary warning of what happens when people are greedy. But the thing they value most is a library full of old books with wise words. Lily, Max, and Ruby now know that their real trip was one of self-discovery and that the things they learned along the way—like friendship, bravery, and lessons—are much more important than anything they could have brought with them. They choose to protect the city's beauty and wonder by not telling anyone where it is. When they get home, they have learned new things and grown as people. A lot of people in their community and readers learn from their story that real wealth doesn't come from material things, but from deep relationships, courage, and seeking truth and morals. This story, which takes place in a magical world, shows how important it is to enjoy the trip and find the valuable gems within us and others. Chapter 1: starts the story. In the cute little town of Sunflower, which was surrounded by pretty hills and colorful flowers, every child looked forward to a certain time of day. Sunflower's kids would gather around a roaring fire in the middle of the hamlet as the sky turned orange and pink from the setting sun. Their faces were warmed by the fire, and their hearts were happy at the thought of more stories to come. Lily was one of these young people who were really listening. Like the stars in the sky, her eyes were full of wonder and interest. This evening, a soft breeze blew through the leaves, and the air smelled wonderful from the sunflowers that were in bloom. Village leader sat by the fire. He was an old, wise man with a long, white beard. When he started telling stories about faraway places and long ago, the kids stopped talking and looked at him with wide, focused eyes. There were rumors that the most-anticipated story was about a mythical city that was so beautiful that it was made of gold. This city was shrouded in mystery and charmed by mountains and woods, which kept its huge wealth safe from careless tourists. Lily was fascinated by the elder's rich, interesting voice as he spoke. She saw streets that were paved with gold that was so bright it lit up the night, ponds with water that was as clear as glass, and tall golden walls that sparkled in the sun. Along with being a prosperous area, the City of Gold stood for travel and the unknown. Lily's heartbeat fast at the thought of finding it, of going into a story and making it come true. She thought about bringing it to everyone in the world and showing them that the stories told by the elders were more than just bedtime stories. The kids whispered to each other near her, and their voices were both nervous and excited. There were people who said the city was just a story told at night to pass the time. Some people wished it were true—a treasure that only the bravest searchers could find. Lily, on the other hand, was very determined for her age and was very interested in folklore. It was like the City of Gold, a flash of wonder and danger, was calling to her. Together with the elder's story, Lily's was over, but it wasn't. As she lay in bed that night and looked up at the roof of her lovely little room, her mind was full of all the things that could happen. How did she find her way around the city? How hard could things get for her? What kind of people would she meet on her journey? Even though the fire was out and it was cold outside, Lily was still filled with her own fire of excitement, wonder, and hope. Lily thought a lot about the City of Gold in the days that followed. She started drawing possible routes to find it. She also read every book she could get her hands on and even asked people in the town for help. People who knew her saw that she had changed; the goal spark lit up her eyes. They knew Lily would battle hard to reach her goals. Lily was excited to leave the well-known fields of Sunflower Village and join a world of magic and mystery. The elder's stories had interested her, and she was eager to find out the truth. Chapter 2: The Chart While playing with her grandma on a nice afternoon, Lily, who was smart and brave, climbed the rickety wooden ladder up to the attic. This attic was beautiful. It was full of old boxes, books, and other things from the past, and each one had a story to tell. Lily found something almost hidden in a corner while looking through this old treasure chest. An old, rolled-up piece of paper was held together by a tattered red ribbon. Lily spread the paper out on the wooden floor and untied the ribbon. She was so excited that her hands were shaking. The light from the attic came in through a small window and lit up the map, letting Lily's eager eyes see what it showed. There was nothing else like this map. It was mysterious, old, and had weird symbols that seemed to move right in front of her eyes. Images were shown of rivers that curled and swirled like snakes, huge woods with trees that were as old as time, huge deserts with waves of sand, and mountains that went up into the sky. And there was a path that linked all of these famous spots. Lily was excited to get to the City of Gold, which was at the end of this road, but it was also dangerous and rough. Lily was shocked to learn what she had found. The map showed where the famous city was. Ever since she first heard the stories by the fire, she had been daydreaming about going there. She understood that the signs were actually clues, and that each one stood for a step in the search for the city. There were pictures of mountains, which meant going to high places, rivers, which meant crossing them, and stars, which she thought meant finding her way by looking at the sky at night. Lily knew that this trip would not be easy after looking at the map. The road through dangerous terrain showed that trouble was on the way. She was determined like she had never been before, though, because she thought she might find the City of Gold. She was aware that things would not be easy. There was a trip on the map that would test her bravery, wit, and heart. There were a lot of puzzles and secrets to find. Lily's mind was full of images of sparkling palaces, hidden treasures, and forgotten secrets that were just ready to be found. The mysterious marks on the map helped her picture herself getting through each problem. She felt like she was a part of the story when she found out she had the answer to one of the biggest questions in history.