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Mia and the Secret Chat

NO SECRET CHAT. NO PHOTO. TELL.

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

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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The special offer

Mia and JB were building a castle in Sky Kingdom when a helpful player offered Mia a rare silver dragon. There was one condition: move to a private chat. Mia wanted the dragon, but the side door felt strange.

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A secret and a photo

In the next message, the player said not to tell her parents and asked for a photograph. Mia worried that Mum might be angry or take the game away. JB moved closer. This is not your fault, he said. Do not answer. Take the chat to Mum.

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The safe secret is shared

Mia carried the tablet to Mum. Mum listened without blame and thanked her for telling. You are not in trouble, she said. I cannot promise to keep this secret, because my job is to help keep you safe, but I will explain what we do next.

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Help, then return safely

Mum kept the messages, blocked and reported the account and asked a specialist service for help. She did not forward any images or confront the player. Later, when it was safe, Mia and JB finished their castle together. The silver dragon had never been worth a secret.

YOUR BRIGHT BUTTON

NO SECRET CHAT. NO PHOTO. TELL.

Remember

Do not move to a secret chat or send a photo because someone offers a gift. Stop, keep the message and tell a trusted adult.

Talk about it

  • Why did the gift not make the request safe?
  • What helped Mia feel able to tell Mum?

Try it together

Name two trusted adults and practise the words: Someone online asked me to keep a secret. I need help.

PARENT SETUP
  1. Limit private messaging and review who can contact the child's account.
  2. Listen without blame, preserve evidence and do not forward possible illegal images.
  3. Use CEOP for concerning communication, Childline for child support and 999 for immediate danger.
Find CEOP, Childline and urgent helpUK help and reporting routes →
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