The Quiet Sparkle Test — Under the soft moon, Tobin set one tiny sparkle on the tip of his wooden sword. He wanted to carry it all the way to the dragon meadow without letting it blink out. Read the full story →
Under the soft moon, Tobin set one tiny sparkle on the tip of his wooden sword. He wanted to carry it all the way to the dragon meadow without letting it blink out. His boots made hush-hush sounds in the grass, and his heart shield bumped his knee.
A baby dragon sneezed warm cinnamon smoke. Puff! The sparkle wobbled. Tobin stood very still, even though his arm felt tired. “Easy, little light,” he whispered. The dragon watched, then breathed a slow, cozy breath that kept the sparkle glowing.
Tobin carried it home, but the sparkle was not the best part. The dragon padded beside him, patient as moonlight. Next time you see the little sword and the smiling dragon, can you find the tiny light that waited for Tobin?
