High above the Sugarlands, where the sky turns gold and pink every evening, a mountain no one has ever seen before rises overnight — vast, crumbling, and smelling of warm, rich cocoa.



Rex, a small green jelly with more courage than caution, cannot resist the pull of adventure. Alongside his best friends Tamu, a sensible chocolate biscuit who always carries her trusty wooden spoon, and Sfan, a nervous but big-hearted candy wrapped in shining foil, he sets off toward the legend whispered by every villager: somewhere deep inside that mountain waits a Golden Cookie said to grant a single wish to whoever proves worthy enough to reach it.



But the mountain is not empty. Disciplined chocolate ants guard its winding tunnels, and ancient trials test more than strength — they test trust, honesty, and the courage to face your deepest fears. As the three friends journey deeper into the Cocoa Deep, they discover a hidden world of small, sweet lives who have called the mountain home for generations, and they begin to understand that some treasures are worth far more than the wish they came seeking.



A warm, thrilling, and heartfelt adventure about friendship, bravery, and choosing kindness over greed, perfect for young readers who love stories with heart, humor, and a little bit of magic.



Follow Rex, Tamu, and Sfan on a journey they'll never forget — one crumbling step at a time.



Christian Laniz is a children's author who writes imaginative adventure stories that turn everyday objects into unforgettable characters. Inspired by the small wonders hidden in ordinary places, his stories invite young readers to see magic in the world around them — from a kitchen counter to the mysterious spaces beneath it.