A young fox named Sora was exploring the snowy forest. Snowflakes fell slowly, like feathers from a giant pillow in the sky.
Sora found an old paper lantern resting beside a tree. When she touched it, the lantern glowed warm and gold.
The light showed her a path she had not seen before — a winding path between silver trees.
She followed the lantern, step by quiet step. The forest was hushed, as if it too were ready for sleep.
At the end of the path stood her den, glowing with the warmth of her family inside. Sora smiled, set the lantern down, and went home to dream.
Good night.