One sunny afternoon, Ryan was at home, curious as usual. He saw his dad strike a match to light the stove and the small flame captivated him. Ryan's father noticed his interest, he told Ryan not to touch the matchbox and quickly placed the matchbox on top of the refrigerator, out of reach, or so he thought.

As soon as his dad left the room, Ryan's curiosity was aroused. He found a small stool, pulled it over to the refrigerator, and climbed up to grab the matchbox. With an excited smile, Ryan carefully opened the box and took out a matchstick. 

Without thinking, Ryan struck the match against the side of the box. The match flared up and the small flame surprised him. ut Ryan wasn't prepared for what happened next. He accidentally dropped the still-burning match onto the table, and the tablecloth instantly caught fire. The flames spread quickly, and in no time, the entire table was engulfed in flames.

Ryan stood there in a panic, not knowing what to do. The fire grew larger and more dangerous, with black smoke curling up to the ceiling. His dad rushed into the room, horrified by what he saw. He quickly grabbed Ryan and pulled him away from the flames.

The fire department arrived just in time to extinguish the fire before it could cause more damage. Ryan, shaken, realized how dangerous his actions had been. His dad sat him down and explained the seriousness of playing with fire and the potential consequences it could have. The once peaceful afternoon had turned into a terrifying and dangerous adventure. Ryan learned a valuable lesson that day—never play with fire, and it's best to listen to your parents when they tell you something can be dangerous.