2nd Mar 2025
Once upon a time, there was a king named Wonder. One sunny day, he said, "Let’s take a grand cruise!" His best friend, a wonderkid, replied, "Yes, let’s go!" They traveled for forty days, enjoying the calm sea, but one night a fierce storm shook the ship! Waves crashed, and the ship began to sink. King Wonder grabbed a plank and floated away from the danger, washing ashore on a strange mountain. The mountain felt magical but made him very sleepy.
He climbed the mountain and met a giant who said, "You must take these special weapons to fight the knight of the sea!" The giant warned, "Don't mention the name of God, or magic will go away!" King Wonder thanked the giant and found a shiny boat. He sailed and thought about home, but he accidentally said, "Oh God!" Suddenly, his boat vanished! Realizing his mistake, he found a place with a boy hiding, who feared a dream about King Wonder. They became friends, but a knife slipped, and the boy got hurt. King Wonder panicked and ran, searching for a way home. He found a palace with strange people. They laughed, "You must not interfere!" They gave him keys to explore but warned, "Don't open the last door!" Curious, he opened it and found a flying horse! The horse gently hit him, teaching him not to meddle. In the end, King Wonder learned from his journey and found a way back home to his kingdom, safe and sound.
But as King Wonder and the wonderkid neared the kingdom, they heard a sad melody floating through the air. They followed the sound and found a talking bird trapped in a golden cage. 'Please set me free,' the bird chirped, 'and I'll guide you through the enchanted forest that leads to your castle!' King Wonder gently opened the cage, and the bird happily flapped its wings, singing a sweet song of thanks.
With the bird leading the way, King Wonder and the wonderkid wandered through the magical forest, where trees whispered secrets and flowers giggled as they passed. The bird showed them a hidden path, and soon, they stumbled upon a sparkling river filled with laughing fish. King Wonder smiled and knew he had learned much from his journey, like the importance of listening to warnings and helping others in need.
At last, they reached the gates of the kingdom, where the people cheered and welcomed them home. King Wonder hugged the wonderkid and thanked the bird, who promised to visit often. In the end, King Wonder realized that every mistake and lesson had made him wiser, and the kingdom celebrated, knowing their king was truly full of wonder.
