Toni stared at the flickering screen with fascination. The new video game “Forbidden Worlds” had a lot to offer. As an avid gamer, Toni often spent hours in virtual adventures. But this game was different. It felt so real, like you could jump right in.

“Tony! Are you finally coming? We wanted to play outside!” , a bright voice called from the door. Toni sighed. That was Ria, the little neighbor who always wanted to persuade Toni to do outdoor activities.

“Five more minutes!” , Toni called back and concentrated on the game again. The screen suddenly flickered. A strange tingling sensation spread through Toni's fingers. And then something incredible happened: Toni was pulled into the screen in a glaring flash of light!

As the bright light faded, Toni found himself in a strange, colorful world. Colourful mushrooms rose meters high into the air, crystal trees glittered in the sunlight. But something was wrong. There were signs everywhere with the words: “Forbidden!”

Confused, Toni turned around his own axis. What kind of place was that? Suddenly, a familiar shout rang out: “Toni! Where are you?” It was Ria! She must also have been drawn into this strange world.

“Over here!” Toni called and waved. Ria came running, her eyes wide open in amazement. “Where are we?” , she asked excitedly.

“I think we ended up in the game,” explained Toni. “But somehow everything is forbidden here.” They took a closer look at the signs. “No laughing,” “No jumping,” “No singing” — the list seemed endless.

“That is terrible!” Ria shouted. “How are you supposed to live like that?” Toni nodded thoughtfully. “We need to find a way out of here. But how?”

At that moment, they heard a rustle in the bushes. A strange furry creature with big ears and bright blue eyes peeked out. It put a finger to its lips and waved at them.

Toni and Ria carefully followed the creature through the thicket. It led them to a hidden cave where a group of colorful creatures had gathered. They all looked concerned.

“Welcome, brave travelers,” said an elderly creature with silver fur. “We are the rebels of the Forbidden World. Since the evil sorcerer Nox seized power, everything beautiful and joyful has been forbidden. We hope you can help us defeat him and free our world!”

Toni and Ria looked at each other. That was a big task! But they also felt the urge to help. “What do we have to do?” , Toni asked decisively.

The silver creature explained: “Nox gets his power from a magical crystal. If you manage to destroy the crystal, it loses its power. But the road to his tower is full of dangers and obstacles.”

Ria plucked at Toni's sleeve. “Can we do that?” , she whispered uncertainly. Toni smiled encouragingly. “Of course! We're a great team. Your outdoor skills and my gaming experience — together we can do it!”

That's how Toni and Ria made their way to the Evil Wizard's Tower. They had to be careful because there were guards everywhere, punishing every violation of the rules. But with skill and teamwork, they succeeded in making progress undetected.

Arriving at a torrential river, Ria knew what to do. With her experience in tying knots, she made a sturdy rope out of lianas. This allowed them to reach the other shore safely.

There was a complicated puzzle lock in front of the entrance to the tower. Here, Toni was able to use the skills from countless adventure games. With logical thinking and a little patience, the door opened.

Inside the tower, they quietly crept up the stairs. Once at the top, they saw the evil sorcerer Nox standing in front of a glowing crystal. He muttered dark spells and didn't seem to notice them.

Toni and Ria looked at each other and nodded. They knew what they had to do. They carefully crept closer to the crystal. But suddenly a floorboard creaked! Nox drove around, his eyes sparkled with anger.

“Intruders!” , he thundered. “How dare you break my rules?” He raised his hands threateningly, ready to cast a spell. But at that moment, Toni had an idea.

“Ria,” Toni whispered, “do you remember the sign 'Do not sing? ' Let's sing! As loud as we can!” Ria understood immediately. Together they sang the happiest song they could think of.

The magician covered his ears and staggered back. “Stop it!” , he screeched. “It's forbidden!” But Toni and Ria only sang louder. Their voices echoed through the tower and seemed to make the air vibrate.

Suddenly, the crystal cracked. Nox cried out in horror as his power mark shattered to a thousand pieces. A bright light filled the room, and when it faded, the evil sorcerer was gone.

Toni and Ria embraced each other cheering. They had done it! As they stepped out of the tower, they saw the prohibition signs disappear everywhere. The inhabitants of the once Forbidden World danced and sang in the streets.

The grateful creatures hailed Toni and Ria as heroes. But they both knew it was time to return home. With one last glimpse of the now happy world, they held hands. A familiar tingling sensation spread and, in a flash of light, they found themselves back in Toni's room.

The computer screen flickered again and then went dark. Toni and Ria looked at each other and laughed. What an amazing adventure!

“Do you know what?” Toni said and stood up. “Let's go out and play. I think I've had enough of playing computer games for today.” Ria was beaming and drew Toni along enthusiastically.

As they ran outside, they both thought of the important lesson they had learned: Rules are important, but sometimes you have to have the courage to question them and stand up for what is right. And the most important thing: Together, you can master any adventure!