Storybooks logo

Storybooks is now on the app store! Apple App Store Badge Google Play Store Badge

The Power Cut Adventure

One Sunday evening, my friends Mary, Sandy, Den, Polly, and I decided to stay at my Daddy’s country house for the weekend. There was a strong storm outside, so we stayed indoors, sitting together in a circle near the fireplace.

Friends gather at country house during storm, sit by fireplace

Suddenly, a very strong wind blew and made a lot of noise. The lights flickered and then went out completely. 'What is that?' Polly asked. 'I think it's just a power cut,' Mary said to me.

Storm intensifies, power goes out, Nervous, black hair, dark eyes, in cozy sweaters and Caring, with brown hair and blue eyes, wears glasses speak

We continued laughing and telling stories in the dark. After some time, we saw a bright flash of lightning that lit up the room. We heard a strange noise coming from another room. It was a secret room that Daddy said we couldn't go into.

Kids tell stories in dark, see lightning, hear noise from secret room

Sandy said, 'Where is Den?' We didn't know where Den could be. We felt confused and scared but Polly was even more scared. She quickly stood up and went to the secret room.

Curious, with red hair and brown eyes, usually in a cap is missing, worry sets in, Nervous, black hair, dark eyes, in cozy sweaters approaches secret room

Suddenly, the door opened by itself. Everyone gasped as Polly stepped inside. But then, we heard Den's voice. 'Guys, I found the circuit breaker, and look what else is here!'

Secret room opens, Nervous, black hair, dark eyes, in cozy sweaters enters, discovers Curious, with red hair and brown eyes, usually in a cap found circuit breaker

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Polly felt when the door to the secret room opened by itself?
  • What do you suppose Den thought when he found the circuit breaker?
  • Why do you think Sandy was the one to first notice Den was missing?

Read Another Story