Adam loved to gaze at the stars each night through his window.
He dreamed of becoming an astronaut and flying to Mars one day.
One night, he built a cardboard spaceship and pretended to launch.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Blast off! The journey to Mars had begun.
In his imagination, Adam soared through space, passing the moon.
He saw shooting stars and made a wish to land safely on Mars.
Soon, Mars appeared, a big red sphere against the black sky.
He carefully landed his ship on the rocky red surface.
Adam stepped out and planted a flag, feeling like a true astronaut.
He collected rocks and samples, exploring the Martian ground.
Soon it was time to fly back home. He promised Mars he'd return.
Adam's parents found him asleep in the box, a smile on his face.
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