Small town heroes

By Srishti Bag

Once upon a time, on a warm summer day, in the small town of Sanborn View, there lived a group of children who were always seeking adventure. Their names were Olivia, James, Lucy and Alex. They went on daily trips from one place to another in search of exciting tours.

One day, while deep in a forest, they were walking across a bridge when they stumbled upon a dead body lying beside the river. As they stepped on the lifeless figure, they were all terrified and unsure of what to do next. Olivia cried out, “Look at what we’ve stepped on!” and pointed towards the ground. Everyone screamed on the top of their lungs. They stared at the corpse and realised that it was the dead body of a middle-aged woman.  

The lady was engulfed in blood. The children were both scared and curious, unsure whether they should return to town or continue to investigate the situation at hand. Lucy suggested to see if the woman was still alive, but James was smart enough, he knew that it was not their duty to get involved in this case. Alex, the group’s leader, decided they should return to the town and inform the authorities about their discovery.  

When they reached the town, they immediately rushed to the police station and reported the incident. The officers and detectives immediately went up to the scene. The children were glad that they have done the right thing by reporting the issue but they were still eager to find out more about what had happened. The detectives arrived and fenced the area around the body. Olivia and Lucy were frightened and wanted to leave but James and Alex hoped to stay in case they would be of assistance.

After several hours, the detectives announced that the woman had been murdered and that they needed to investigate further. The villagers were upset and shocked to hear that such a crime had occurred in their small community. The children’s families were worried about them getting involved in the murdered case. However, they were reassured later on.

The next day, officers visited the children’s school to thank them for their help. They commended them for doing the right thing by reporting the issue. The police also informed them that the criminal responsible for the woman’s murder has been arrested. The children felt happy and proud. James suggested that when they grow up, they would pursue their dream of becoming detectives and solving crimes. So, they all agreed and formed a small detective group to solve minor cases with the help of the police. The children continued to explore the untamed areas around their small town but now with a sense of caution and responsibility.

This story illustrates that even the most exciting outings can lead to unexpected adventures; sometimes our smallest actions can have the most significant impact on the society.