Inside the game: Legends of the block world minecraft. Penelope Enchanting
side the game: Legends of the block world minecraft
Penelope Enchanting
© Penelope Enchanting, 2024
ISBN 978-5-0062-6123-5
Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero
Introduction
It was a sunny afternoon when little Peter grew bored of his toys. He booted up his computer, hoping to find a new game to play. When he clicked on the Minecraft icon, he was surprised to find himself suddenly transported into the game!
Chapter 1: First Prey
Peter looked around at the colorful blocky world. It was just getting to be dusk in the game. «What should I do first?» he wondered aloud. Peter decided to gather some wood before night fell, so he punched a tree with his fist. To his surprise, the tree actually broke apart into blocks! Soon he had an inventory full of wooden planks.
Chapter 2: Mortal Danger
Just then, Peter heard a strange noise off in the distance. He peered into the dimming light and saw two glowing eyes peering back at him from the shadows. «What’s that?» he gasped, suddenly afraid. It was almost dark and he was alone – he needed to find shelter, fast! But where could he hide from the unknown creature of the night?
Peter’s heart pounded as the glowing eyes came closer. He had to find shelter, and fast! He spotted a small cave opening near the edge of the forest. «It will have to do for now,» he gulped.
Gathering his courage, Peter dashed for the cave as the first stars began to appear in the sky. Just as he dove inside, he heard a low growl from the darkness. He spun around to see two eyes peering in – it was a wolf!
But this wolf didn’t seem friendly like the ones in storybooks. It snapped its jaws, trying to reach little Peter. He scrambled back further into the cave. «Shoo, go away!» he yelled, but the wolf was stubborn. It kept trying to squeeze inside.
Peter knew he had to do something before the wolf broke through. He still had some of the planks from the trees in his pocket. Quickly, he used them to build a little door for the cave entrance. Just in time, too – it was now fully night.
Chapter 3: Meet Steve
As Peter leaned against the earthen wall, catching his breath, he realized with a start that he was no longer alone in the dark cave. Two glowing eyes stared back at him from the shadows… but what new creature had found him here? Peter shuddered, not knowing what dangers this strange new world might hold after dark!
Peter froze, too afraid to move as the glowing eyes watched him from the darkness. Then, to his surprise, a small voice spoke: «Hello! I’m Steve.»
A boy like himself emerged from the shadows. He was made entirely of blocks, just like everything else in this world. «Don’t be scared, I won’t hurt you,» Steve said gently. «I live here in this cave. What are you doing so far from your village?»
Peter explained how he came to be here through his computer game. Steve nodded understandingly. «Minecraft can be a scary place when you’re new! But I’ll help you learn. First, we need to block up this entrance so no monsters can get in.»
Chapter 4: First collaboration
Working together, the boys used more wooden planks to seal the cave securely. With their new door in place, Peter began to feel safer. «Now try to get some sleep,» Steve said. «Tomorrow I’ll show you how to find food and make better tools. Then maybe we can explore the lands outside together!»
Exhausted, Peter lay down on the hard stone floor. As he drifted off to sleep, the sounds of strange creatures moaning in the night no longer seemed quite so frightening. He was glad to have made his first new friend in this puzzling place called Minecraft. But what other adventures would tomorrow bring?
Chapter 5: First Morning
When Peter awoke, sunlight was streaming into the cave. He sat up with a yawn, remembering where he was. «Good morning!» said Steve cheerfully. «Ready for your first Minecraft lesson?»
The boys crawled out of the cave entrance. The forest looked much less scary in the daylight. Steve pointed to trees and rocks. «Punch those to get basic resources. Wood for tools and sticks, stone for better picks and axes.»
Peter tried it, and was soon carrying an armful of materials. Steve showed him how to craft a wooden pickaxe. «Now we can mine stone and iron too. Come on, I’ll teach you to make a furnace for cooking food.»
Deeper in the forest, they gathered more resources. Soon Peter had his first furnace chugging away, smelting an iron ingot. «Once that’s done, we’ll make you an iron pickaxe. Much stronger than wood!» Steve said proudly.
Chapter 6: First Zombie Killed
Just then, a strange moaning sound came from the trees. Peter froze in fear, but Steve just laughed. «Oh, don’t worry about the zombies. As long as it’s day, they burn up in the sunlight. Here, let me show you…»
Brave Steve ran at the zombie, punching it quickly. Its rotten flesh caught fire, and it disintegrated with an inhuman wail. «See? Nothing to be afraid of,» he assured Peter.
Night was falling again. «Come on, let’s get back before dark,» said Steve. Peter was learning so much! But what other dangers might tomorrow bring in this blocky world?
The boys made it safely back to the cave as dusk fell. «Well done on your first day, Peter!» said Steve. «You’re learning fast.»
Chapter 7: The second night is full of dangers
After a simple dinner of baked potatoes, the boys began crafting new tools by firelight. Peter was proud to make an iron pickaxe, just like Steve’s. But soon his eyes grew heavy…
In the night, strange noises awoke Peter with a start. He heard moans and shuffling footsteps near the cave. «Zombies!» whispered Steve fearfully. They shuffled closer, drawn by the light and sounds within.
«We need to block the entrance,» said Peter, springing into action despite his fear. Working together, the boys reinforced the doorway with cobblestone just in time. Angry zombie groans echoed from outside as they clawed at the barrier, trying to reach the boys.
«They’ll be out there all night,» said Steve with a shudder. «We need to find a safer place to stay tomorrow.» Peter nodded in agreement. This little mountain cave was no longer big enough to hold them.
After what seemed like forever, the zombies finally wandered away at dawn’s first light. The boys breathed a sigh of relief. «Come on, I have an idea for where we can build a new home,» said Steve.
Chapter 8: Building a House
And so their next adventure began – to find a spot in this blocky wilderness where they could truly make a safe refuge to call home…
With the sun rising, Peter and Steve set off into the forest. «I found a nice open meadow a while back,» said Steve. «Lots of room to build.»
They hiked over hills and under trees, gathering resources as they went. Peter marveled at the scenery – it felt so real even though it was