An original story written by our online student Aashna Sharma.

Aashna is 10 years old young orator and writer from New Delhi. We are proud to have her as a student of the Online Creative Writing & Public Speaking Program using Applied Storytelling & Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Aashna for this exemplary true self-expression.

Adventure In Himachal Pradesh

Once upon a time, in the beautiful land of India, there was a state called Himachal Pradesh. It was a land of towering mountains, lush green valleys, and sparkling rivers. In one small village nestled among the hills, there lived a young boy named Raju.

Raju loved exploring the forests and meadows around his village. He often went on adventures with his friends, Maya and Ravi. One sunny morning, they decided to hike up a nearby hill to see the sunrise.

As they climbed higher and higher, the air grew cooler, and the trees became thicker. Raju spotted colorful flowers blooming along the trail, while Maya and Ravi listened to the chirping birds.

After a while, they reached a clearing at the top of the hill. The view was breathtaking! They could see the entire valley spread out below them, with misty mountains in the distance and the sun rising slowly in the sky.

But suddenly, dark clouds began to gather, and thunder rumbled in the distance. Raju knew they needed to hurry back home before the storm hit. They started to descend the hill, but the path had become slippery from the rain.

Just as they were about to reach the bottom, a heavy downpour began. Raju, Maya, and Ravi took shelter under a large tree, but the rain showed no sign of stopping. They were starting to feel cold and worried.

Thinking quickly, Raju remembered a cave he had seen on their way up the hill. He suggested they make a run for it. Despite the rain pouring down, they dashed through the forest and found the cave.

Inside, they huddled together, listening to the sound of raindrops echoing off the walls. Raju lit a small fire using dry twigs he had collected earlier, and soon they were warm and cozy.

As they waited for the storm to pass, they shared stories and laughter. When the rain finally stopped and the sun peeked out from behind the clouds, they emerged from the cave, feeling triumphant.

Their adventure in Himachal Pradesh had been filled with excitement and challenges, but they had overcome them together. With smiles on their faces, they made their way back to the village, knowing that there would be many more adventures waiting for them in the beautiful land of Himachal Pradesh.

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