31st Jan 2025
One sunny day, Lily was playing at the park. "Catch me if you can!" she shouted to her friends, her laughter echoing. Suddenly, a car stopped nearby. A man stepped out, smiled at her, and said, "Hi there! I have a puppy in my car! Do you want to see it?" Curious and excited, Lily followed him. Little did she know, danger was close by.
Lily found herself trapped in a dark room, her heart racing. "I want to go home!" she cried. But then she remembered her brave spirit. "I won’t stay here!" she whispered to herself. She looked around and spotted a window. With all her strength, she pushed against the door. It creaked open! Running as fast as she could, Lily escaped into the bright sunlight, shouting, "Help!" as she waved her arms instinctively.
A kind woman walking her dog heard Lily's cries and rushed over. "Are you okay, sweetie?" she asked, kneeling down and holding Lily's trembling hand. Lily nodded, though tears filled her eyes. The woman quickly called the police, and soon, flashing lights and concerned faces surrounded them, making Lily feel a little safer.
The officers gently asked Lily questions, and she described the man and his car as best she could. "You're very brave," one of them said, admiring her courage. Lily felt proud but also relieved as they promised to catch the man and return her safely to her family. The thought of home made her heart swell with warmth.
Soon, Lily's mom arrived, wrapping her in a warm hug. "I'm so proud of you, my brave girl," she whispered. Lily smiled, realizing that courage wasn't about not feeling scared, but about facing fears and doing the right thing even when the world felt shaky and uncertain. As they walked home hand in hand, Lily knew she would never forget this day, a day when bravery saved the day.
