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Getting Lost in an Enchanted Forest

by Amy · August 21, 2026

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One day in summer, I wanted to go to the forest next to my house. I had never been there before, EVER. As I was about to enter the forest, it seemed like there was an object blocking my path, but nothing was there, or so it seemed. A humongous brown sign appeared, and it said, “Enchanted Forest, DO NOT ENTER.” As I was about to walk away, an ogre walked right in. I quickly followed behind it and went into the enchanted forest. I decided to take a walk in the forest. I thought 5 minutes had passed, but then the forest turned into fall. Another 5 minutes passed, and it became winter. I was LOST. I quickly found my way back, and what I thought was 10 minutes was actually 10 years.