根据给定的文本创作一篇与之相关的短篇小说或故事。
“John and Jane lived in a small town. They had been best friends since childhood and did everything together. One day, while they were on a hike, they stumbled upon an old, abandoned house. Despite Jane's reluctance, John convinced her to check it out. As they explored the house, they found a mysterious box hidden in the basement.”
John and Jane's curiosity got the better of them as they opened the box. Inside, they found a map leading to a buried treasure. Excited by the prospect of adventure, the two friends decided to follow the map and set out early the next day.

However, the map proved to be not as simple as they had imagined. It led them to a maze-like forest, and they soon found themselves lost. As the hours passed, the sky grew dark, and they realized they were in trouble. Just when they were about to give up, they heard a voice calling out to them.

Following the voice, they came across an old man who told them about the curse of the treasure. He warned them to give up their quest or face dire consequences. But John and Jane refused to back down and continued their journey.

Finally, after many twists and turns, they found themselves in front of the treasure. But as they reached out to grab it, the ground began to shake violently, and the trees around them started to crumble. Fearful for their safety, they dropped the treasure and ran as fast as they could.

As they reached safety, they realized that sometimes, the thrill of adventure is not worth the risk of danger. They decided that their friendship was more valuable than any treasure and returned home, content with the memories they had made together.