ALINES IN MY BED ROOM

As I, along with my friends Ron and Sara,

continued our journey through space, we worked
hard to connect with aliens using our special
gadget, the Nocclometer 7FG. After a long day,
we decided to head to my apartment since it was
close to our lab. The moon was full, and the night
was dark and windy. Parking the car in the garage,
we made our way inside.
Then, something unexpected happened. The
electricity suddenly went out, plunging us into
darkness. I asked Ron to pass me a matchstick, and
I lit a kerosene lamp that was on the table. With
the room softly lit, we sat on the couch, not
knowing what to do.

As boredom crept in, we began chatting about a

book kept on the bookshelf near the attic. To make
things interesting, Ron volunteered to fetch the
book. But as he moved, a strange light glowed
from his backpack. It was different, not like a
regular light – a mix of green and yellow. Just as it
caught our attention, the light vanished. Ron
returned with the book, but confusion hung in the
air as Sara and I exchanged puzzled looks.
At 3 in the morning, we tried to push the odd
incident aside and started discussing the book. The
old book contained stories of space and far-off
civilizations. It was as if the tales were somehow
connected to our own journey.

Suddenly, the room was bathed in light as the

power returned. The kerosene lamp flickered,
casting eerie shadows. But the most unsettling part
was yet to come. We decided to explore the source
of the strange light from Ron's backpack. Among
his belongings, we found a mysterious device,
emitting a gentle hum and adorned with unfamiliar
symbols.

With growing curiosity, we tinkered with the

device and, to our amazement, a holographic star
map appeared above it. The stars formed patterns
we had never seen before. It struck us – the device
was guiding us through the cosmos. The strange
light earlier was its attempt to communicate.

Excitement and determination fuelled us as the sun

began to rise. We realized that our mission had
become bigger than connecting with aliens; it was
about uncovering the secrets of the universe. The
book, the device, our experiences – they were all
intertwined, waiting for us to unravel.

With a newfound purpose, we were ready to

embark on an incredible journey beyond anything
we could have imagined. As daylight broke
through the window, we knew that our adventure
had just begun. We were explorers of the
unknown, led by the enigmatic device and fuelled
by our own curiosity.

With a newfound purpose burning in our hearts,

we stared at the holographic star map hovering
above the mysterious device. The symbols on the
device seemed to respond to our touch, as if
inviting us to select a destination among the
countless stars.

After some hesitation, we decided to follow the

guidance of the star map. The device emitted a soft
pulse, and suddenly, the room around us began to
blur. Colours twisted and blended, and a sensation
of weightlessness engulfed us. In the blink of an
eye, we found ourselves on a spacecraft
surrounded by astonishing technology and curious
beings.
A group of aliens, unlike any we had seen before,
approached us. They were tall and luminescent,
with ethereal features. Despite the initial language
barrier, we managed to communicate using a
mixture of gestures, expressions, and the universal
language of curiosity. These aliens, known as the
Lumini, had been monitoring Earth for centuries,
awaiting the arrival of those who could decipher
the device.

As the Lumini shared their wisdom and history,

we learned that the star map led us to a council of
advanced races from various galaxies. Our
unexpected journey was a test, a trial to prove our
worthiness to join this interstellar community. The
Lumini saw potential in our curiosity and
willingness to connect.

Our conversations spanned days, filled with

moments of laughter, and profound understanding.
Through shared experiences, we realized that the
stories in the ancient book were not just myths but
chronicles of long-lost interactions between Earth
and distant worlds. The device, the Nocclometer
7FG, was a tool left by a previous Earthling who
had ventured into the cosmos.
As our time with the Lumini drew to a close, we
were faced with a choice – return to Earth or stay
and become ambassadors of intergalactic harmony.
With heavy hearts, we decided that our mission on
Earth was not over yet. The Lumini respected our
decision, gifting us with the device and their
blessings for our future endeavors.

Back in my apartment, we sat, still reeling from

the extraordinary events. The device pulsed gently,
a reminder of the vast universe waiting to be
explored. Our journey had evolved from
connecting with aliens to becoming the bridge
between our home planet and the enigmatic
civilizations beyond.

With the stars twinkling above, we made a pact to

continue our exploration, to embrace the unknown,
and to share the Lumini's message of unity and
discovery. Our story was no longer just about us; it
was about humanity's place among the stars and
the unending quest for knowledge and connection.