What do you think will happen next in the story?

Write your prediction in about 75-100

words.

• The Mysterious Footprints

As Sarah walked along the beach at sunset, she noticed a trail of footprints leading away
from the shore and disappearing into a dark cave. The strange part was that the footprints
didn’t seem to belong to any human or animal she had ever seen before—they were large,
oddly shaped, and seemed to glow faintly in the fading light. Her heart pounded with
curiosity and fear as she stepped closer. Just as she was about to enter the cave, a gust of
wind blew past her, carrying a whispering voice that sent chills down her spine. She took
a deep breath and stepped inside… What will happen next?

• The Unexpected Letter

Jake was helping his parents clean out his grandfather’s old house when he found a
hidden compartment under the attic floorboards. Inside, there was a dusty, yellowed
envelope with his name written on it in shaky handwriting. His fingers trembled as he
opened the envelope and pulled out a letter. "If you are reading this, then you must be the
one I was waiting for," it began. The rest of the letter was filled with instructions that
made no sense—something about an ancient key, a forgotten promise, and a place he had
never heard of before. Suddenly, the floor creaked behind him… What will happen next?

• The Vanishing Act

The school talent show was in full swing when it was finally time for the grand finale—a
magician performing a disappearing trick with his assistant. The audience watched in
amazement as he waved his wand, said the magic words, and, with a puff of smoke, his
assistant vanished into thin air. The crowd erupted into applause, but when the magician
attempted to bring her back, nothing happened. A nervous laugh escaped his lips as he
tried again. The murmurs in the audience grew louder. The assistant was nowhere to be
seen. Sweat trickled down the magician’s forehead as he turned to the audience and
whispered, “This wasn’t supposed to happen.” What will happen next?

• The Time-Traveler’s Notebook

Emily was browsing the dusty shelves of the school library when she stumbled upon an
old notebook hidden behind a row of books. The cover was worn and faded, but as she
flipped through the pages, she noticed something unusual—the dates in the book weren’t
just from the past but also from the future. Notes were scribbled beside each date,
predicting events that hadn’t happened yet. At first, she thought it was just a prank, but
then she spotted a note predicting tomorrow’s big football match result with exact details.
Curious, she placed her finger on a date from the year 2050. Suddenly, the world around
her started to blur, and she felt herself being pulled forward… What will happen next?
• The Secret Door
While spending the summer at her grandmother’s old house, Mia decided to explore the
dusty attic. She was running her fingers along an old bookshelf when, suddenly, it shifted
slightly. Behind it, she discovered a hidden door with an ancient-looking lock. Her
grandmother had never mentioned anything about a secret room. Heart pounding with
excitement, she pushed against the door, and, to her surprise, it creaked open. A dim light
flickered inside, revealing a room filled with strange objects—maps, paintings, and what
looked like a golden chest in the center of the room. Just as she stepped inside, she heard
a soft click behind her… What will happen next?

• The Midnight Visitor

Tom had always been a heavy sleeper, but that night, something woke him up. A strange
scratching sound was coming from his window. He sat up, rubbed his eyes, and
cautiously walked over. As he pulled back the curtain, his breath caught in his throat.
Outside, standing in the moonlight, was a shadowy figure with glowing eyes staring
straight at him. It raised a hand and knocked gently on the glass. Tom’s heart raced.
Who—or what—was this mysterious visitor? And how did it know where he lived? What
will happen next?

• The Haunted Message

Lily was scrolling through her phone late at night when a notification popped up from an
unknown number. The message read: Don’t go into the basement. Lily frowned. That was
strange—her house didn’t even have a basement. She replied, "I think you have the
wrong number." Almost instantly, another message appeared: No, Lily. We mean your
basement. A chill ran down her spine. How did they know her name? She glanced around
her room nervously. Then, from downstairs, she heard the sound of a door creaking
open… What will happen next?

• The Floating Island

Jack and his friends were enjoying a boat trip when they noticed something strange in the
distance—a small island that wasn’t marked on their map. As they got closer, they
realized something even more bizarre—the island wasn’t attached to the seabed. It was
floating. The boat gently bumped against the shore, and the friends cautiously stepped
onto the land. The ground beneath them felt soft and unsteady, as if the island itself was
breathing. Then, suddenly, the island began to move… What will happen next?

• The Forbidden Book

Noah had always been curious about the restricted section of the school library. One day,
when the librarian was distracted, he sneaked in and found a dusty book with a warning
on the cover: Do not open. His heart pounded as he flipped it open. The pages were filled
with strange symbols, but as he ran his fingers over them, the ink began to glow. The air
around him crackled with energy. Suddenly, the words rearranged themselves into a
message: You have awakened the curse. Run. The floor beneath him trembled. What will
happen next?