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The Reset

By: Matthew Howland

By Stories From The DarkPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a prince named Jack. He was the only son of the king and queen and was beloved by all who knew him. But despite his privileged life, Jack was not content. He longed for adventure and excitement, and so, one day, he decided to set out on a quest to find the legendary lost city of Eldorado.

Jack traveled for many weeks, facing many dangers along the way. He crossed treacherous mountains, fought off fierce beasts, and even outwitted a band of ruthless bandits. But just as he was about to give up hope, he stumbled upon a hidden cave deep in the jungle.

Inside the cave, he found an ancient map that showed the way to Eldorado. Excitedly, he followed the map's directions, but soon found himself confronted by a mysterious guardian.

"Who are you and what do you want?" the guardian demanded.

"I am Prince Jack, and I seek the lost city of Eldorado," Jack replied.

"I see," said the guardian, stroking his long white beard. "But before I can let you pass, you must reset your password."

"Reset my password? I don't understand," said Jack, confused.

"It is a test," the guardian explained. "To prove that you are worthy of finding Eldorado, you must reset your password and remember it. Only then will I allow you to enter the city."

Jack thought for a moment and then nodded. "Very well, I will reset my password."

He closed his eyes and concentrated, trying to think of a new password. But the more he thought, the more confused he became. He couldn't remember his old password, let alone reset it.

Just as he was about to give up, a memory came to him. He remembered a childhood trip to the beach with his parents, and the happy times they had shared. He thought of the sand and the sea, the sun and the sky, and the laughter of his family.

With that memory in mind, Jack reset his password: "beachfun".

"Well done," said the guardian, nodding approvingly. "You have proven that you are worthy of finding Eldorado. You may enter."

Jack smiled with relief, and the guardian opened the door to the lost city.

As he walked through the streets of Eldorado, Jack could hardly believe his eyes. The city was even more beautiful and wondrous than he had imagined. He saw gold and jewels everywhere, and the people were friendly and welcoming.

He spent many days exploring the city, and he soon realized that it was not just a place of treasure, but a place of knowledge and wisdom as well. He studied with the wise men of the city, learning about history, science, and philosophy. He also made many friends, and even fell in love with a beautiful princess named Isabella.

In the end, Jack knew that he had found what he had been looking for all along: not just treasure, but true happiness and fulfillment. And he knew that he would always remember the password that had led him to it: "beachfun".

Jack returned home to his kingdom, but not as the same prince who had left. He was now a wise and respected ruler, who had found not just wealth but also wisdom on his journey. He knew that he could not have done it without resetting his password and remembering it. He shared his story and knowledge with his people, and his kingdom prospered. He lived a long and happy life, with his beloved Isabella and their children by his side.

He never forgot the lessons he learned in Eldorado and always remembered his password, "beachfun," as a reminder of his journey and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams.

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