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I possess a vast collection of books, yet upon encountering this remarkable volume, I began to question the quality of all my other reads. Why, you ask? Because while those books merely metaphorically transport readers to different realms, this new creation by the master Dark_Cosmos does so in a literal sense.

It’s quite convenient since you don’t even have to read the book. Simply open it in Minecraft PE, and a tiny but incredibly detailed diorama emerges from its pages, reminiscent of an enchanted pop-up book.
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A blazing campfire sits at the center, with smoke billowing brightly from its flames. Surrounding it are traces left by a missing traveler. Beside the fire lies a hefty tome adorned with a rune (which is actually the logo of the Dark_Cosmos team). There are also supplies—barrels, flasks, and lanterns—surrounded by mushrooms, flowers, and twisted trees. A bird swoops into the scene, heading towards an alluring night butterfly that has been drawn to the fire.

Where did the traveler venture off to in MCPE? It’s perilous to leave an open flame unattended in a wooded area, but who knows, heroes often rush away when adventure calls.
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Perhaps someone was snatched away by monsters just moments ago, and the heroes are pursuing them off-screen (maybe on the next page)?

What kind of alchemy goes into creating something like this? Who is the wizard behind this scene? It would be fitting to name him Dark_Cosmos, a French builder who has been crafting in Minecraft for six years. During that time, he has certainly mastered many dark arts (in his building style, though hopefully not in real life!).
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“A friend truly inspired me to create such a map,” Dark_Cosmos tells me. “I envision this build as a portal to a utopian world.”

“I chose this scene because any adventurer needs a little campsite if they wish to survive. One thing that motivated me was how I imagined the atmosphere of the map once the project was completed.”
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No matter where ideas arise, Dark_Cosmos is a huge fan of creativity. “I really enjoy these things. You can achieve great feats in Minecraft using inspiration and imagination.”

Of course, it takes a lot more imagination to bring such a project to life. “This project took me three days,” he shares, along with an incredible number of blocks used. “The biggest challenge was the smoke—it was very difficult to make it look realistic.”

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