In a small town surrounded by mountains and green fields, lived Tomás, a boy passionate about books. His room was filled with shelves packed with magical stories and thrilling adventures, but what fascinated him most was imagining what it would be like to create his own stories and see them come to life.
One day, while exploring the attic of his house, he found an extraordinary book. It was large, with a dark leather cover and golden letters that shone as if they had their own light. On the cover, it read: “The Book That Wrote Realities.” Intrigued, Tomás opened it and discovered that the pages were blank, except for a note on the first page: “Everything you write here will become reality.”
At first, Tomás thought it was a joke, but when he wrote something simple to test it—”A blue butterfly appears in my hand”—a bright butterfly floated from the page and landed on his palm. Excited, he began experimenting with the book, creating chocolate cakes, making his dog talk, and fulfilling small, fun wishes. However, he soon started using the book for more extravagant things. During a game in the park with his friends Ana and Leo, he decided to impress them by writing: “A fire-breathing dragon appears in the sky.” Although everyone initially enjoyed watching the dragon fly, it soon began to scare people, causing chaos in the town. Tomás tried to write something to stop it, but his hands trembled so much that it took several minutes to calm it down.
That night, Tomás noticed something strange at home. His mother’s plate of food turned into a giant flower, and his father’s fork transformed into a fish swimming in the air. He remembered having written without thinking: “Everything constantly changes.” He realized that the book continued to fulfill his wishes, even when they were accidental or incomplete. This filled him with concern, and he began to realize that the book was not just a source of fun but also a great responsibility.
The next morning, Tomás decided to tell Ana and Leo everything. They were both amazed but also worried. “What happens if we write something wrong?” asked Ana. “Or if someone else finds it and uses it to do dangerous things,” added Leo. Together, they decided to investigate the book further and discovered that it interpreted not only words but also intentions and emotions. For example, when Tomás wrote “I want everyone to be happy,” some people laughed without reason, while others became sad because they didn’t know what made them happy. The book didn’t understand the nuances of human life.
Ana suggested they try to use the book for something good and specific. They decided to help their neighbor, Mrs. Rosa, who always seemed sad. Tomás wrote: “Mrs. Rosa receives a love letter from her son who lives far away.” The next day, Mrs. Rosa came out of her house smiling and hugging a letter. Though the gesture was sweet, Tomás felt a weight in his heart. What if Mrs. Rosa’s son didn’t want to write to her? What if they were interfering in something that wasn’t their place?
Meanwhile, the book began showing signs of instability. The golden letters on the cover dimmed, and the pages grew heavier, as if filled with dark energy. One night, Tomás had a disturbing dream where he saw a chaotic world full of dragons, talking animals, and people constantly changing shape. He woke up sweating and realized he had to close the book before it caused irreversible disaster.
The three friends sought help at the town library, where Mr. Ramírez, an elderly man knowledgeable about secrets, explained that some magical books have a life of their own and, if not controlled, can consume the energy of those who use them. “To close a book like this, you need to undo everything it has created,” he said. “You must balance what you’ve done.”
Tomás, Ana, and Leo returned home and began working together. First, they wrote: “The dragon disappears forever,” and the sky became peaceful again. Then they made the animals stop talking and returned objects to their normal state. Each change made the book feel lighter but also more demanding. Finally, the moment came to face the hardest decision. To completely close the book, Tomás had to give up his power to write realities. With tears in his eyes, he wrote: “The Book That Wrote Realities no longer exists.” Instantly, the book vanished in a cloud of golden light, leaving behind a note that read: “Well done. Responsibility is the greatest power.”
After closing the book, the friends felt a mix of sadness and relief. They had learned that every action has consequences and that power must be used carefully. Although they no longer had the magical book, they decided to continue creating beautiful realities in another way: with their words, decisions, and kindness. From then on, they dedicated themselves to writing stories together in ordinary notebooks, sharing their ideas and dreams without changing the real world but making it brighter with their imagination.
The legacy of the book remained in their hearts as a constant reminder of the importance of thinking before acting and being aware of the impact of our decisions on others. Though the book had disappeared, its magic lived on in the stories they continued to create and the lessons they had learned together.
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