Begin with a magical object appearing out of nowhere. Let's say a girl is sitting in her garden when a glowing crystal ball suddenly appears in front of her. As she touches it, she is transported to a different realm, which is the start of her magical journey full of unknowns and wonders.
A simple yet effective start could be a map. The protagonist stumbles upon an old, tattered map that shows a route to a place that's only rumored to exist - a city made of gold and jewels in the heart of a magical forest. This map is the catalyst for their journey, full of unknown perils and exciting encounters.
One possible ending could be that the protagonist discovers a hidden portal in the heart of the magical forest. This portal leads to their long - lost home that they had been searching for all along. They step through it and are reunited with their family and friends, finally finding the peace and belonging they had yearned for during their journey.
Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. One day, she found an old pocket watch in her attic. As she touched it, a bright light engulfed her, and suddenly she was transported back to the Victorian era. The streets were filled with horse - drawn carriages and people in elaborate period costumes. She met a kind - hearted inventor who was working on a machine to travel to the future. Lily joined him in his adventures, facing challenges like finding rare parts and outsmarting a villain who wanted to steal the invention for his own evil purposes. Eventually, they completed the machine and Lily got to see a future world full of flying cars and skyscrapers made of glass. After that, she found herself back in her attic, with the pocket watch still in her hand, but with memories of an incredible journey.
You could also write a story about a time - traveling event in the magical school. A group of students accidentally travel back in time to the founding days of the school. They have to navigate the old rules and ways of the school while also trying not to change the past too much. If they do, it could have disastrous effects on the present day of the school.
In a small village, there lived a curious boy named Jack. He came across an ancient book in the library that talked about time travel. One night, as he read the incantations from the book, a portal opened. He stepped through and found himself in Ancient Egypt. He saw the pyramids being built and the pharaohs ruling. Jack helped a slave carry a heavy block, and in return, he was given a precious amulet. Next, he traveled to the 1920s, where he experienced the jazz age. He danced in the speakeasies. Finally, he came back to his own time, with the amulet as a reminder of his incredible journey.
In a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. He was an adventurous soul. One day, he decided to explore the rumored forgotten forest. As he entered, the air was thick with mystery. He came across a strange, old man who gave him a map. Following the map, Tom discovered a hidden grove. In this grove, the trees were made of gold and silver. A magical deer led him through the forest, showing him sights like a waterfall that flowed upwards. Tom's journey ended when he found his way back to the village, but he would always remember the wonders of the forest.
A group of friends stumbles upon a magic map while on a camping trip. The map shows the location of a long - lost magical artifact. They embark on a journey through different terrains like mountains and swamps, facing various magical creatures along the way. Their friendship is tested as they face challenges and temptations in this adventure.
A young wizard named Tom set out on a magical journey. He had a magic wand and a map that led to a hidden land of talking animals. Along the way, he had to cross a river of fire. Using his wand, he created a bridge of ice and safely crossed. When he reached the land, the animals welcomed him. They showed him their magical trees that bore fruits with different powers. Tom's journey was full of wonder and he returned home with new spells he learned from the animals.
In a small village, there lived a boy named Ben. One day, he found a strange key in the attic of his old house. The key had a symbol on it that he had never seen before. That night, Ben had a dream where a voice told him that the key was the key to a magical world. The next day, he set off to find where the key belonged. He walked for days until he came to an old, abandoned castle. There was a locked door in the castle that the key fit perfectly. When he opened the door, he was transported to a world of magic. There were flying horses and talking trees. He climbed onto a flying horse and they flew over a vast ocean of liquid gold. On an island in the middle of the ocean, there was a temple. Inside the temple, there were magic crystals. Ben was told by a friendly spirit that these crystals had the power to heal any illness. But an evil sorcerer also wanted the crystals. Ben had to face the sorcerer in a battle of magic. Ben used his wits and the power of friendship he had made with the local magical creatures. In the end, he defeated the sorcerer and brought the crystals back to his village, where they were used to heal the sick.
You could start with a strange dream. For example, the main character wakes up in a world where the sky is purple and the grass is made of crystals. This immediately creates a sense of mystery and a different world for the reader to be curious about.