Noah had always been fascinated by the lake near his grandmother’s house. It was deep and still, surrounded by tall trees that seemed to watch over it. The townspeople called it “Whispering Lake” because, on quiet nights, you could hear soft voices coming from the water.
One summer evening, Noah decided to explore. He took a small boat and paddled toward the center of the lake. The sky was dark, the water perfectly smooth. Then, suddenly, he heard it—a whisper.
"Come closer."
Noah froze. His hands tightened on the paddle. “Who’s there?” he called out.
The water rippled, and in front of him, something glowed beneath the surface. Slowly, a shimmering silver key floated up from the depths.
Noah reached out and took it. As soon as he touched the key, the lake changed. The stars above seemed to spin, and the trees looked older, as if time had shifted.
Then, he saw it—a small wooden door, half-buried in the roots of an old tree at the shore. He had never noticed it before.
Curious, he rowed back and stepped onto the shore. The key in his hand felt warm. Taking a deep breath, he placed it into the tiny keyhole. The door creaked open.
Behind it was a stone staircase leading downward. But downward to where?
The whispers grew louder. "Find the lost treasure."
Noah hesitated. Was this a dream? A trick? Or had he discovered something truly magical?
With one last look at the dark lake, he stepped inside. The door closed behind him, and the world outside disappeared.
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| Fascinated | Captivated, Enthralled | Bored, Uninterested |
| Deep | Profound, Bottomless | Shallow, Superficial |
| Still | Calm, Motionless | Moving, Unstable |
| Quiet | Silent, Peaceful | Loud, Noisy |
| Soft | Gentle, Faint | Harsh, Loud |
| Small | Tiny, Miniature | Large, Huge |
| Dark | Black, Shadowy | Bright, Light |
| Perfectly | Flawlessly, Completely | Imperfectly, Partially |
| Suddenly | Abruptly, Instantly | Gradually, Slowly |
| Frozen | Still, Paralyzed | Moving, Active |
| Glow | Shine, Radiate | Dim, Darken |
| Old | Ancient, Aged | New, Fresh |
| Curious | Inquisitive, Interested | Indifferent, Unconcerned |
| Warm | Hot, Heated | Cold, Chilly |
| Tiny | Small, Miniature | Huge, Large |
| Open | Unlocked, Accessible | Closed, Shut |
| Lost | Missing, Hidden | Found, Discovered |
| Hesitate | Pause, Delay | Decide, Proceed |
| Magical | Enchanted, Mystical | Ordinary, Realistic |
| Disappear | Vanish, Fade | Appear, Emerge |