Once upon a time there was a young boy who lived in a small town. His name was Jack, and he was only 8 years old. He was the kind of kid who was always happy and full of life. He was always looking for a way to have fun and make people around him smile.

One day, Jack heard about a new playground that had been built in the town. He was so excited to check it out, especially since it was said to be the biggest and most fun one yet. Jack couldn’t wait to go and explore it for himself.

However, when Jack arrived at the playground, he noticed that something seemed wrong. There was a group of older kids there, and they didn’t seem to be having any fun. They were all standing around in a menacing way, watching the other kids play. Jack was unsure of what to do, but he backed away slowly, not wanting to get in trouble.

He started to walk away, but then he heard one of the kids say, “Hey, look, it’s that little kid who’s always so happy. Let’s teach him a lesson.” Before he knew it, the older kids were chasing after him, trying to scare him away.

Jack was scared and ran as fast as he could, but he couldn’t outrun them. The kids eventually caught up to him and started pushing him around, teasing him and calling him names. Jack was terrified, but he didn’t give up. He kept running and eventually, he managed to get away from the kids.

Jack was so shaken up by the incident that he ran all the way home and didn’t tell anyone about it. The next day, he decided to return to the playground, but this time he brought a few of his friends who were a bit older and bigger than him.

The group of older kids who had been menancing him before were still there, but this time they didn’t mess with Jack and his friends. It seemed that they knew that Jack wasn’t alone and wouldn’t be an easy target.

Jack’s experience taught him an important lesson. He learned that sometimes it pays to have friends who on your side and will have your back. Even if you’re scared, having a friend on your side can be a great source of protection and security.

The moral of the story is that you should never be afraid to ask for help if you feel threatened. Friends can be your greatest source of strength and support.