Ria's Village Library…

- So This Happened  Next!

- One book opened by itself and a tiny dragon sneezed out a puff of smoke!

- "You have awakened the Library of Secrets. Knowledge beyond time is now yours to guard."

- Instantly, a glowing door labeled Mystic Book Meadows appeared! 

Jingle Jingle, Little Champs! 

In the last issue of Jingle Jingle Zagmag, we shared a super cute story written by our young star Maharsh Parmar. But guess what? We left the ending a mystery and asked you - our awesome readers - "What do you think happened next?"

And WOW! You all blew us away with your wild, wacky, and wonderful imaginations! Our inbox was bursting with your story endings - and let us tell you, picking the best ones was no easy task.

But after lots of reading (and re-reading!), we finally chose the most magical, creative, and out-of-the-box endings.

Ready to read what your fellow champs came up with? Drumroll, please... ???

Here they are!

First things first - let's catch up on what's already happened in Ria's Village Library! Here's a quick recap:

Ria was a smart and curious girl who loved spending time in her village library. One day, she found a shiny golden key with the letter "M" on it, hidden behind some old books. Excited, she showed it to Mr. Das, the friendly librarian, who guessed it might open a long-forgotten cupboard. They searched together and found a tall, dusty cupboard at the back of the library. Ria used the key to open it and found a beautiful wooden box with a note on top. The note said only someone with a kind heart and brave spirit could open the box and learn its secret. As Ria slowly lifted the lid, the lights flickered and a cold breeze swept through the room, and… 

Ending  1

...And just then-

the lights flickered,

a cold breeze blew through the room...

And-POOF!

A burst of sparkly purple smoke came out of the box, and-pop!

Out came a tiny owl wearing glasses and a little wizard hat!

"Whoa!" said Ria, jumping back.

The owl blinked and looked around. "Oh my feathers! I've been sleeping for 100 years! Who

woke me up?"

"I... I found this key," said Ria.

The owl smiled. "Well done! You've just unlocked the Library of Magic Stories. I'm Hoot, the Story Owl."

Suddenly, books flew off the shelves and started whispering and glowing.

One book opened by itself and a tiny dragon sneezed out a puff of smoke!

Another book showed a jungle where the trees were giggling!

Ria's eyes grew wide. "Are these books alive?"

"Yes!" said Hoot. "These are living stories. They only wake up for someone with a kind 

heart and a brave spirit-like you!"

Ria smiled proudly.

Hoot flapped his wings. "Come on! There's a whole world inside these books-full of

adventures, talking animals, silly wizards, and even dancing cupcakes!"

Ria giggled and followed Hoot into the glowing book.

From that day on, Ria became the Story Explorer-jumping into books, solving puzzles, making

friends, and learning something new each time.

Moral of the story:

?? Kindness and courage can open magical doors.

Never stop reading, exploring, and believing in your imagination!

- Kinjal Lodhiya

Ending 2

…And a soft, glowing light rose from inside the box.

Ria peered in and gasped-it was filled with shimmering, floating letters and glowing scrolls.

One of the scrolls unrolled itself and hovered in the air, revealing ancient writings in golden ink.

Suddenly, the letters rearranged themselves into a message:

"You have awakened the Library of Secrets. Knowledge beyond time is now yours to guard."

Mr. Das stepped back, eyes wide. "This… this is the lost legend of our village!"

As Ria touched the scroll, images of ancient scholars and forgotten tales swirled around her.

She felt wisdom and stories flowing into her mind-tales untold, histories hidden.

The box gently closed on its own and locked with a soft click.

From that day, the library changed-books whispered, and the air shimmered with magic.

Ria was no longer just a visitor-she had become the Keeper of the Library.

And in a quiet corner of the library, the box waited… for the next curious heart.

- Chauhan Ashu 

Ending 3

"…Her hands trembling slightly, Ria gently lifted the lid…

And just then - the lights flickered… a cold breeze swept through the room…"

Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared from the box! With shimmering wings and sparkling glitter swirling around her, she looked kindly at Ria and Mr. Das.

Curious, Ria asked, "Who are you, and what were you doing inside this box?"

The fairy smiled and said, "Long ago, I helped the village librarian manage the magical books section. Only kind-hearted people could enter. But one day, some wicked people tried to destroy those magical books. Fearing the worst, the librarian locked me inside this box and hid the key deep within the library. I've been waiting ever since for someone pure-hearted to set me free. And now I'm finally out - though I still miss my dear librarian friend."

Ria and Mr. Das were amazed. "What happened to the magical books? And what made them magical?" Ria asked eagerly. Mr. Das leaned in too.

The fairy explained, "The books only became magical when I sprinkled my fairy dust on them. When placed on a mystical screen, they would come alive like a movie! Anyone who touched the screen could enter 

the story and even change what happens. But if someone tried to twist the story for selfish reasons - poof! - their possessions vanished! On the other hand, kind actions were always rewarded. That's why the books were so valuable - and dangerous."

Ria's eyes sparkled with wonder. "That sounds amazing!"

The fairy twirled in the air and tossed a handful of fairy dust. Instantly, a glowing door labeled Mystic Book Meadows appeared! Inside, there were floating books, a magical screen, and a mysterious glow.

"You both have kind hearts," the fairy said. "So, I gift you the magical experience of this secret library room - anytime you wish. But I cannot stay free. I must remain hidden to protect the books. Whenever you need me, just call my name, and I'll return."

Ria and Mr. Das were overjoyed. They promised to keep the secret safe and share it only with another curious and kind soul.

From that day on, Ria went on many magical adventures, solving mysteries with the help of her fairy friend. The village library became the most special place in her heart - full of magic, stories, and friendship.

-  Deepshikha Mohanty

Ending 4

….And a ghost appeared!

It said, "Hi! I'm Jadoo. You're so lucky to open this box, because you are kind and brave. Will you be my friend? No one has been my friend until now… I've been stuck inside this box for so long."

Then Ria said, "I'd love to be your Jadoo!"

And just like that, they went to the village and lived there as good friends, sharing adventures every day.

- Hardik dhanwani

Ending 5

Ria gently lifted the lid...

The lights flickered.

A cold breeze blew in.

Inside the cupboard sat a glowing ancient golden book, engraved with the letter "M." With trembling hands, Ria touched it - and it stopped shining. She opened the book and found a picture of a beautiful princess. Intrigued, she flipped the pages. The book read: "I am waiting inside the lake, for the Kind & Brave to come and take."

Ria continued reading. Long ago, in the cheerful kingdom of Malli, lived a kind princess who loved helping her people. But a wicked witch hated her goodness. One day, as the princess strolled by the lake, the witch turned her into a golden lotus flower and placed her on a rock in the middle of the lake, guarded by two fierce crocodiles!

A wise priest saw everything. He battled the witch and turned her to ashes, but the curse remained. The priest called upon a good fairy, who said the spell could only be broken by a stranger - someone not from the town - who would have to build a boat, sail across the lake, and pluck and kiss the flower.

The priest wrote all this in the golden book and sealed it away, hoping a brave soul would find it one day.

Ria's mind was made up. She traveled to Malli, built a boat all by herself, and sailed bravely across the lake. The crocodiles leapt and snapped, but she didn't back down! Reaching the center, Ria plucked the lotus and kissed it… And just like that - the princess returned to her true form! The kingdom rejoiced. The princess hugged Ria and thanked her. Everyone celebrated, and from that day forward, Ria was known as the Hero of Malli.

Moral

Even when you're surrounded by fear, never lose faith in yourself. With courage and confidence, you can sail through the toughest challenges - and win!

- Megha Bulchandani