The Mr. Blackwood’s workshop. Рассказ на английском языке
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Once upon a time, there was a small town named Frailville. Frailville was known for its annual [1] festival which was attended by people from all over the country. But this is not a story about a festival or a joyful town. It is a tale of fear and mystery that begins in a gloomy, old workshop [2].
An incredibly [3] old man, known as Mr. Blackwood, lived in Frailville. He owned a workshop [2] on the boundary of town. It was his personal [4] territory [5], a place where he spent day and night, doing things that were known to none. The workshop’s [2] outside was a miserable [6] sight, old and worn out. Yet, no one dared to cross its threshold. The old, rusty sign [7] on the entrance read: “Mr. Blackwood’s Workshop [2]. Enter at your own risk.”
One day, a couple of curious kids, Sam and Alice, decided to take a peek inside the workshop [2]. They held hands and crossed the line, ignoring the warning on the sign [7]. As soon as they stepped inside, they saw that the workshop [2] was full of strange creations. There was a weird painting that seemed to move on its own, a music box playing a haunting tune, and a medium-sized [8] cage with a demonic-looking bird inside it. But what caught their attention most was a large, metallic balloon [9]. An aura of greatness and danger surrounded it.
Seeing the balloon [9], Sam said, “Alice, I have this weird feeling. I think we should leave.” But Alice, full of optimism [10], said, “Oh, come on, Sam! It’s just a balloon [9].” She walked towards the balloon [9]. Suddenly, their partnership [11] was interrupted by a loud banging noise. They turned and saw Mr. Blackwood at the door.
“Get out of my workshop [2]!” he yelled. His voice made the place shake and the balloon [9] started to inflate. Terrified, Alice and Sam ran out of the workshop [2]. At home, they couldn’t sleep. They were incredibly [3] scared, but they still kept it all to themselves.
The next day, Frailville was preparing for its annual [1] festival. The kids saw the big, metallic balloon [9] from Mr. Blackwood’s workshop [2] floating above the town. Alice said, “Sam, do you remember what happened last night?” Sam nodded. He was as miserable [6] as Alice. But he said, “I think we should tell everyone. It could be dangerous.”
They ran around the town, trying to warn everyone. But nobody believed them. “It’s the first [12] time we have such a big balloon [9]. It’s the highlight of the festival!” the adults said. But Sam and Alice knew better. They teamed up with their friends and devised a plan.
That night at the festival, the residents saw a terrifying sight. The big, metallic balloon [9] began to change. It turned into a hideous creature! Fear crept into their hearts as they realized that the kids were right. Sam and his friends bravely fought the creature and after a fierce battle, managed to deflate it. With a loud explosion, it returned to its balloon [9] form.
After that night, no one in Frailville questioned Sam and Alice’s stories. Mr. Blackwood’s workshop [2] was declared off-limits. Sam and Alice had saved the day. The entire town was grateful, and it maintained a peaceful atmosphere from that day onward. The end.