Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a young boy named Jack. Jack was a very modest boy who always kept to himself. He never wanted to be the center of attention and was always quite shy.

One day, the king of the land announced that there was going to be a contest to find the bravest and most committed warrior in the kingdom. Jack was intimidated by the thought of competing against the other warriors, but something inside him urged him to give it a try.

He trained hard every day, committing himself to becoming the best warrior he could be. Even though he was still a bit intimidated by the other competitors, he refused to let it stop him from achieving his goal.

The day of the contest finally arrived, and Jack stood before the king and all the other warriors. The king announced that the contest would be a battle, and the winner would be the last one standing.

At first, Jack was intimidated by the other warriors, but as the battle began, he found that he was able to hold his own. He fought with all his might and was soon the last one standing. The king declared Jack the winner and the bravest and most committed warrior in the land.

However, Jack's win was controversial, as some said he was not a real warrior and did not deserve the title. But Jack didn't let it get to him, he knew he had worked hard and he was proud of his achievement. He continued to be modest and humble, always showing commitment to his kingdom and his people.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was Jack's initial reaction to the king's announcement of the contest?
2. How did Jack feel about the other warriors in the contest?
3. Why did Jack decide to participate in the contest despite his fear?
4. How did Jack feel after he won the contest and was declared the bravest warrior?
5. How did Jack react to the controversy surrounding his win?