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Chapter 3 - A new friend

Here's the grammatically corrected and polished version of the next part of your story. I preserved the playful, adventurous tone while making it easier to read and follow:

"Why are we moving here and there, Cara? Do you really know the way out of this creepy forest?" asks Nora.

"Just don't give me a headache, Nora, and follow me," says Caren.

Suddenly, a giant creature—around 25 feet tall—blocks their path.

"What the heck is that?!" screams Sam.

"Is that a monster or what?!" everyone screams.

"Just run, everyone!" orders Caren.

"I don't wanna die! I'm still 7 years old!" cries Nora.

"The monster disappeared," says Duei.

"Was that a projection? Are we on a film set?" wonders Ami.

"That's not possible. It can't be a set—we've been walking in this forest for about 4 hours and we're still here," explains Duei.

"So if the monster comes back, what do we do? We'll become its lunch," says Sam.

"We have to find a safe place first. Then we can figure out how to escape this place," says Caren.

After walking for about 6 more hours, they spot a village in the distance.

"Look! There's a village! Can we go there?" asks Ami.

"Is it safe to go there?" questions Duei.

"We don't have any other choice," explains Sam.

"I'm hungry! I haven't eaten anything in the last 11 hours!" cries Nora.

"We haven't either," says everyone.

"I think we should go there," says Caren.

"Okay, Cara. As you say."

They head toward the village.

"Isn't this place weird?" says Nora.

**"No, it just seems weird to you because you've never been to a place without technology," explains Caren.

"Oh! I see."

A woman steps out from a nearby shop.

"Hey, children! Why are you walking alone out here? It's not safe to move around freely. Did your parents also get captured by the monsters?" asks the woman.

"Uhm… uhm… we can't tell anyone about ourselves. Our parents told us not to talk to strangers," says Nora hesitantly.

"Oh, okay. My name is Elena. So am I right, or not?"

"Yes, you're right," says Caren.

"Then come with me," says Elena.

"Hey, why did you lie to her?" questions Sam.

"Because we don't need to tell the truth," explains Caren.

"You all can rest here," says Elena kindly.

Suddenly, a strange sound echoes through the room.

"What's that sound?" asks Ami.

"It's the sound of my hungry tummy," says Nora shyly.

"Me too. I'm hungry," says Duei.

"Oh, okay! I'll bring you some food," says Elena with a smile.

"Thanks!" say all five of them.

Night falls, and the children fall asleep.

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