Adventures of the Mischievous Ben

Previously

…He didn't hesitate. With another surge of adrenaline, Ben plunged into the woods, the canopy of leaves immediately swallowing him whole, plunging the world into a dappled, green twilight. The air grew cooler, the sounds of the park fading into a distant echo. He was on his own now, the map clutched tightly in his hand, the thrill of discovery surging through him with every step. Mr. Grumbles was no longer a threat; he was merely a forgotten obstacle, a testament to Ben’s quick thinking and even quicker feet. The real adventure, Ben knew, was just beginning.