20th Feb 2025
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. One day, he was playing video games and felt very busy. "Mom! I'm busy!" he shouted, not wanting to pause his fun. But then his mom entered the room, her hands on her hips. "Looks like more strategy is needed here!" she said with a sigh.
Suddenly, Ben's cousin Gwen found an old spellbook. "Aunt, I think I found something that could help with Ben!" she exclaimed. Ben looked up, curious yet anxious. The girls whispered about changes, and before long, a spell was said. A flash of light filled the room, and then Ben felt different... so very different.
Ben blinked and looked down at himself. Where his hands had been, there were now paws covered in soft, golden fur! "Oh no! I've turned into a puppy!" Ben yipped, trying to wiggle his new tail. Gwen giggled, clapping her hands at the sight. "Look at you, Ben! You're adorable!" she cheered.
Ben's mom knelt down beside him with a gentle smile. "Well, Ben, maybe this is a chance to learn a little about patience and fun in a new way," she said. Ben, still getting used to his wagging tail, thought about it. "I guess I can try," he barked softly, nudging his mom’s hand with his nose. "But only if Gwen promises to change me back later," he added, with a hopeful look.
Together, they went outside to play in the garden. Ben found joy in chasing butterflies and digging in the soft earth with his paws. Gwen laughed, running alongside him, her laughter like a melody in the breeze. It wasn't long before the sun began to set, and they returned inside. "Alright, cousin," Gwen said, holding the spellbook, "let's try to turn you back now. But wasn't it fun being a puppy for a while?" Ben nodded, a happy puppy smile on his face.
