When it got dark, Orlando went near the beach. Whenever he was skeptical he loved visiting the beach and sitting  under a tree that was so close to the sea that the waves always touched his feet. The cold water reaching his feet made him realize his plight. Even the beauty and serenity of the place could not make him forget his problems.  

       He was in love with  Angelica , a beautiful princess from the East. But sadly it was an unrequited love. Angelica didn’t like him back, that’s why he went there, he had to think how to attract her attention. Maybe he should change his appearance or.... 

The story of Orlando and Angelica: a different version

But then he had a brilliant idea, to make her jealous, to make her chase him. Instead of appearing desperate, Orlando becomes colder, more mysterious or even more heroic, making himself more desirable.He also feigns interest to another princess coming from a faraway country, making sure that this reaches her ears...  

Junior High School of Schimatari,B1 Class/Matsangoura Kalomoira

But his plan didn't workout. So he decided to think of something else. His idea was to get a person who would push Angelica into the lake and Orlando would wait in the bushes. When Angelica would fall into the lake he'll save her and seem like a hero for her. 

A few days later Orlando had a chance to get his plan into action Angelica went to a picnic with her friends.

SP 14 Class 6B Olsztyn Poland

By the lake when it become late, 

her friends left, and Angelica decided 

she'll stay and take a walk around the lake. 

While she was walking she noticed  that 

someone  was watching her, she got scared 

and started to run away. She was too slow and she didn't have time to escape. The hired by Orlando person caught Angelica and threw her into the lake. Orlando watched this scene, he jumped out of the bushes and rushed to help Angelica. But someone was faster than him.

SP 14 Class 6B Olsztyn Poland

                Orlando always thought Angelica was his star-                    crossed lover—turns out all of that vanished.                      As  Angelica drowned and struggled in the freezing water, gasping for her own breath, the stranger who had reached for her first dove in without hesitation. Strong arms pulled her body to the surface. She was shaking violently, her body trembling.

    Orlando stood frozen by the bushes as if he 

were trying to comprehend what was happening. 

Would Angelica give her heart to this new man? 

He was a trusted knight of her father's army. 

PITL ”Mihail Kogalniceanu”, class 8B

                Orlando always thought Angelica was his star-                    crossed lover—turns out all of that vanished.                      As  Angelica drowned and struggled in the freezing water, gasping for her own breath, the stranger who had reached for her first dove in without hesitation. Strong arms pulled her body to the surface. She was shaking violently, her body trembling.

    Orlando stood frozen by the bushes as if he 

were trying to comprehend what was happening. 

Would Angelica give her heart to this new man? 

He was a trusted knight of her father's army. 

PITL ”Mihail Kogalniceanu”, class 8B

    He lifted her onto the shore, wrapping his cloak around her shivering body, and asked with a tone dripping with sweetness—he was so gentle.

    Angelica asked who had committed this immorality. The knight understood that someone was behind it, and he quickly caught the hired man running away. Eventually, they made him tell the truth, and he turned on Orlando.

    In that moment, Angelica ...

PITL ”Mihail Kogalniceanu”, class 8B

 The man running was the king  Sacripante, Angelica was surprised and frightened; both loved her,  she escaped again. They chase her and, having reached a crossroads, in vain. Angelica met a pagan from whom she asked for protection. Pagan' s horse was knocked down by a mysterious knight, who was in reality the Christian heroine Bradamante, she saved Angelica.

CLASS 1 E MIDDLE  SCHOOL "S.PELLICO" ITALY

Clasa: 2E-3E Comprehensiv „S. Pellico Italia

The two knights clash over possession of Angelica. The King Sacripante, felt sure that she loved him; so he duelled with the paladin Orlando. Then  Angelica met an old hermit, who with a spell sent  Orlando to Paris. Here the King Charlemagne sent him to England in search of help. Meanwhile the christian heroine  Bradamante met Pinabello of Maganza and from him she learnt  that her beloved Ruggiero is being held prisoner in the inaccessible castle of the magician... .He deceived  Bradamante by making her fall into a cave, he stole her horse........

  As the knight was trapped in the cave, the princess, determined to save him, decided to go on a journey to find the magic amulet that can break the spell.

   Along her way, she had to enter in the Hoia Baciu forest that is known for the strange, creepy events. As she arrived there, a thick fog covered the ground slowly, making it hard to see.  

   She turned trying to find a way out, but in that moment from somewhere in the

mist she heard a whisper: “You shouldn’t have come here, Angelica.”, that send a chill down her spine.

   After a while she met a wise owl. Due to it, she found a strange

blue light, in it she saw the amulet she was searching for.

Class 6 A : Secondary School no.169, Bucharest, Romania 

    As Angelica grasped the amulet, its warmth filled her with courage. The fog thickened, and shadows whispered warnings, but she pressed on. Suddenly, the dark magician appeared, his eyes gleaming with malice. “You dare to challenge me?” he sneered, unleashing a torrent of magic.

    Angelica held the amulet tightly, creating a barrier that deflected his shadows.  “I won’t back down!” she declared. The magician, momentarily thwarted, retreated, promising revenge. With renewed determination, she followed the glowing path to the castle gates, where Ruggiero was imprisoned.

    The amulet pulsed with urgency, urging her forward as she prepared to face whatever awaited inside, ready to unleash her strength and bravery in a battle that would change everything…

Classes 7A and 8E:  Secondary School no.169, Bucharest, Romania

Angelica gripped the amulet as the magician’s dark magic filled the room.

“You can’t win,” he sneered, hurling a shadowy blast.

She dodged, heart pounding. The chains around Ruggiero glowed brighter as she reached for him.

The magician laughed. “He’s mine forever.”

Angelica raised the amulet, and a blinding light filled the room. The magician staggered back.

Now was her chance.

But then, the ground shook. Cracks spread across the walls. Something was coming.And then....

7A Class, LEPL Kutaisi N24 Public School, Georgia

.....a loud roar filled the room! The floor cracked open, and a huge shadowy monster crawled out. Its eyes burned like fire.

The magician smiled. “Did you think I was your only problem?” he said.

Angelica held the amulet tighter. She had only one chance. She turned to Ruggiero. “Hold on,” she whispered, pressing the amulet against his chains.

A warm light spread through her. The chains melted away, and Ruggiero fell into her arms. He slowly opened his eyes.

“Angelica?” he said weakly.

5th Class, Primary School of Skafidaki, Greece

The monster attacked. Angelica spun around and lifted the amulet. A bright light shot out, hitting the creature. It screamed as the magic burned it away. The magician shouted as glowing ropes of light wrapped around him.

“No! This can’t—” His voice stopped as the light swallowed him.

Everything went quiet. The ruins shook one last time, but now the magic was fading.

Angelica helped Ruggiero stand. “It’s over,” she said softly.

He squeezed her hand. “Because of you.”

5th Class, Primary School of Skafidaki, Greece

    Angelica and Ruggiero stood among the ruins, inhaling the air saturated with the remnants of magic. Around them, the stones that had once formed mighty towers were now nothing more than crumbling rubble. The night sky brightened as if the stars had regained their glow after 

the mage’s defeat.

    Ruggiero looked at Angelica. "What now?" he asked quietly.

She smiled with a mysterious glint in her eyes. "We must find my brother. He may still be imprisoned by our enemies."

    Before they could move, however, they heard a faint crack. Ruggiero instinctively reached for his sword, but from the shadows emerged a figure—tall, clad in a dark cloak, with a mask covering their face. In their hand, they held a short dagger that gleamed in the moonlight.

6th class, Primary School in Krzymow, Poland

    “Did you really think magic was really dying?” The figure’s voice was low and calm, but it promised danger.

Angelica raised her amulet, but this time it did not glow. "Who are you?" she asked.

The stranger slipped off his mask, revealing the face of a young woman with sharp features. "I am Altea, the apprentice of the mage you just destroyed. And I will not allow your victory to last."   Before they could react, Altea moved her hand. The wind swirled around them, and in the air, shadows began to take shape - ghostly warriors rising from the darkness.

    Ruggiero cursed under his breath, gripping the hilt of his sword. "So the battle isn't over yet."

Angelica met his gaze, determination shining in her eyes. "Together, we will defeat any shadow."

Then, the first specter pounced upon them with a terrifying roar and their fight began again.

6th class, Primary School in Krzymow, Poland

Classes 6A and 10A:  Școala Profesională Anastase Simu, Cireșu, Brăila, Romania

     Ruggiero rushed to save his beloved, he didn't even care about magic, not even about ghosts, but only about his beloved who had to be protected at all costs.

     Good always triumphs, were the words that rang in his ears. And all he wanted was to be with her. And he called the horse, mounted it in haste , and then took his beloved in a hurry and sent off far away for new adventures. Altea looked on amazement and didn t belived that love could overcome all obstacles.

Classes 6A and 10A:  Școala Profesională Anastase Simu, Cireșu, Brăila, Romania

He was wounded, the fight had tired him out, but saved the love of his life. Now they had to find their way, find peace and quiet in a place that was theirs. All this was in his mind and it wouldn t give him pease.

Class 7b , LEPL N24 From Georgia

When Angelica and her friends saw her brother being captured by enemy soldiers, they immediatelely rushed to help him.However,before they could reach him, a fierce soldier blocked their path.Outnumbered and unarmed, they had no choice but surrender.The soldier quickly overpowered themand chained them together with a heave iron chain secured with a padlock.Taken to a remote and guarded camp, they were left tied uo, with little hope of escape.As the sun began to set, they sat in silence, trying to think of aplan. Hours passed and fear began to creep in but Angelica suddenly remembered the silver hairpinshe had tucked into her braid earlier that morning.

With trembling fingers but a determined heart, she carefully removed the hairpin and began working on the lock.After several intense minutes, there was a satisfying click.The padlock opened.They slipped ou of their chains, sneaked past the guards and made ther way to the tent where Angelica's brother was held.After a brief struggle ,they managed to free him and escape into the forest under the cover of darkness.

Days later, they returned home safely.Their brave escape and loyalty to each other became the talk of the village.Not long afterwards, a ljoyful wedding was held between Angelica nd beloved Orlando,who had stood by her side through every danger.The entire village celebrated, and peace and happiness returned to their lives.

OOU, 'Goce Delcev' n.Ilinden, NMacedonia

                  THE END