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The Shiny Mango Trap

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A Happy Forest Morning It was a bright and cheerful morning in the forest. The sun rose slowly in the sky and spread warm golden light everywhere. The tall trees looked fresh and green, and a cool breeze gently moved their leaves.   Birds sat happily on the branches and sang sweet songs. Their cheerful chirping filled the air. Nearby, a clear river flowed softly, making calm, gentle sounds as it moved over small stones.   High up in the trees, a group of young monkeys were already awake. They jumped from tree to tree and swung from branches using their long tails. They laughed loudly and played together, enjoying the beautiful morning.   After playing for some time, one monkey stopped and held his tummy. He smiled and said, I’m very hungry! Let’s find something tasty to eat. The other monkeys nodded happily, and their adventure began.   The Shiny Mangoes As the monkeys moved closer to the riverbank, they suddenly stopped. All of the...

The Secret Map of the Akshara Yantra

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The Forgotten Room Twelve year old Harini was excited. The Dasara holiday had finally arrived, and she was going to spend it at her Aunt Chamundeswari’s house. Her aunt was a historian and explorer, and her house was full of old books, maps, and strange things from long ago.   One rainy afternoon, Harini was walking down a quiet hallway. She stopped in front of a small, old door. This was the forgotten room, where her great grandfather’s study had been kept after he passed away. No one had used it for years.   Harini opened the door carefully. The room smelled like old paper and herbs. Dust floated in the air. Shelves were full of ancient books, rolled-up scrolls, and jars with strange powders and roots.   Then Harini saw a glimmer behind a stack of scrolls. She moved the scrolls aside and found a heavy, leather bound book. Its cover had patterns that seemed to move if you looked at them carefully.   Her heart beat faster. She opened ...