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JB'S BRIGHT BUTTON ADVENTURES

Mia and MegaMystery99

NOTICE THE PATTERN. STOP. TELL.

A helpful teammate begins asking personal questions and for secrecy, so Mia reads the pattern and gets help.

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A read-together story for approximately ages 7 to 9
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HOW TO USE IT

Read this story together. If it prompts a child to tell you about a real experience, listen calmly and use the specialist help and reporting routes below.

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A helpful teammate

Mia and JB built floating castles in Castle Builders. A player called MegaMystery99 was funny, helpful and brilliant at defeating marshmallow monsters. Playing together felt ordinary and fun.

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The questions change

The messages changed. What is your real name? Which town do you live in? Can we use a private chat instead? Mia's hand stopped above the screen. JB noticed that the game questions had become personal questions.

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Three clues make a pattern

Then came another message: Do not tell your parents. JB placed three clue cards together: personal questions, private chat and secrecy. One clue might feel confusing. Together they made a pattern. Mia closed the conversation.

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Tell, save and report

Mia took the tablet to Dad. He listened calmly and thanked her. They kept the messages, reported and blocked the account, and did not confront the player. Later Mia and JB returned to their own castle with safer contact settings.

YOUR BRIGHT BUTTON

NOTICE THE PATTERN. STOP. TELL.

Remember

A friendly name does not prove who someone is. Personal questions, private chat and secrecy together mean stop and tell a trusted adult.

Talk about it

  • Which three clues helped Mia notice the pattern?
  • Why was Mia right to tell Dad before replying?

Try it together

Draw three clue cards for personal questions, private chat and secrecy, then name the adult you would show.

PARENT SETUP
  1. Limit direct messages and friend requests to approved contacts where the service allows it.
  2. Keep evidence and avoid confronting the account yourself.
  3. Use CEOP for concerns about online sexual abuse or concerning communication with a child.
Find CEOP, Childline and urgent help →UK help and reporting routes →
NEXT ADVENTURE

Mia and the Secret Chat

A rare game gift leads to a secret photo request, so Mia leaves the chat and tells Mum.

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