The Candle Count Challenge — Under the balloon arch, Fiona tapped her wand on the tablecloth and whispered, “I will count every wish before my candle melts.” The party room smelled like vanilla cake and paper streamers. Read the full story →
Under the balloon arch, Fiona tapped her wand on the tablecloth and whispered, “I will count every wish before my candle melts.” The party room smelled like vanilla cake and paper streamers. One candle, two bows, three tiny crown sprinkles—then puff! The flame went out.
Fiona stepped past the laughing chairs into the hush behind the curtain. Her satin shoes made shush-shush sounds. There she found Pip, the littlest baker, holding a warm match and blinking at the dark. “I saved one,” he said.
Fiona carried it back carefully. The candle glowed again, and everyone leaned close, soft as clouds. She did not count the wishes this time. She made one big wish with them all. Can you find the little flame that helped Fiona feel right under the balloon arch?
