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Voxyarn is the most popular online game at Nia’s school. All her friends and classmates play it, and she can’t wait to join! She takes the time to perfect her avatar so that it looks exactly like her (with a little more sparkle). But when she starts to play, she’s shocked by the hateful messages she receives. Can you help her create a more positive place online?

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “Research Rescue”, Rory feels stressed about a school research project and needs help making the right choices to help them learn. Help Rory by reading each short chapter and choosing what they should do. Use what you know about online research or ask the helper you choose for some advice.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “Under Pressure,” social media starts making Antoni feel pressured to look a certain way that’s not all that realistic. Help him find support for his mental wellbeing and self-image by reading each scenario and choosing what he should do. Use what you know about self-image and identity to help.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “Sharing Gone Wrong,” Joseph learns how uploading content of someone else without their permission can negatively impact their online reputation. Can he fix his mistakes and keep his relationship with his best friend positive? Help him make good choices to guide him to a positive ending.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “A Delicate Balance,” Emmy must learn how to create a positive and balanced relationship with her smartphone. Can she put her wellbeing and health first or will she give into the temptation of scrolling until midnight? Help her make good choices to guide her to a positive ending.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “The Secret Identity of HarleeGamez,” Adil must navigate a VERY interesting piece of information that his cousin, Drew, forwarded him about their favourite streamer. Can it be trusted? Use what you know about reliable sources and information online to guide him to a positive ending.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “A ‘Friend’ Appears,” Meera and her friends are desperate to win 100,000 Legend Coins in their favourite video game, Dragoncry. But when Emaan invites his friend from football, Nik, Meera struggles to make positive choices. Use what you know about healthy online behaviours to guide her to a positive ending.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “Friendships in Danger,” Alex is upset by Riley’s messages about his good friend Zane. Should he say something or just keep it to himself? Help Alex make positive choices as he navigates different types of cyberbullying by using what you know about online bullying.

Welcome to Once Upon Online, your Digital Matters interactive story. In “The Trouble with Sharing,” Elan has to decide between sharing her personal information and missing out on the in-game event of the year! Help her make safe decisions by reading each scenario and choosing what she should do. Use what you know about privacy and security to help.