Niko Waits for Wiggles — Under the workshop doorway, Niko held his smile. He had made a tiny challenge: no giggles until the three holly berries went still. Read the full story →
Under the workshop doorway, Niko held his smile. He had made a tiny challenge: no giggles until the three holly berries went still. Wibble, wobble, wibble went the leaves under his chin.
The room smelled like peppermint glue. Niko’s ears twitched. His antlers felt tickly and grand. “Not yet,” he whispered.
Then the berries gave three soft taps: tap, tap, tap. They were waiting for him to wiggle!
Niko snorted, the holly danced, and everybody waited together; can you spot the three patient berries under his grin?