The Quiet Pond
Kylie loved the quiet pond behind her house. It was a secret place, full of dragonflies and whispering reeds. Kylie was eight years old and very curious. She often sat by the water, hoping to see something new. Today, the pond was extra still. "Nothing exciting ever happens here," she sighed, dipping her fingers into the cool water. She had brought her basket, hoping to find a special stone or a pretty feather, but the bank was empty. The sun began to sink lower, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Kylie decided to stay just a little longer, watching the shadows grow long.
A Sparkle in the Deep
As the last bit of sunlight disappeared, the pond became very dark. Kylie was about to stand up when she saw it. A tiny sparkle! It was deep down, near the muddy bottom. Kylie held her breath and leaned closer. The sparkle grew bigger, moving slowly through the water. It wasn't a reflection of the stars; it was too bright and too green. "What is that?" she whispered. Her heart started to thump like a drum. The light was beautiful, like a tiny, floating emerald.
The Glowing Fish Appears
Slowly, the glowing light swam closer to the surface. Kylie stayed perfectly still, afraid to scare it away. Then, she saw what it was. It was a fish! But not just any fish. This fish was completely covered in scales that glowed! It was a beautiful, soft blue-green color, like moonlight shining through a jewel. The fish swam in a gentle circle, looking up at Kylie with big, dark eyes. It seemed curious about her too. Kylie had never imagined such a wonderful thing could live in her quiet pond. "Hello," she whispered softly to the glowing fish.
A Secret Friend
The glowing fish didn't swim away. It stayed near Kylie, its light making little ripples on the water. Kylie knew this was a very special secret. She didn't try to catch it or touch it, she just watched. The fish seemed happy to have an audience. It danced and twirled, showing off its amazing light. Kylie realized that her quiet pond wasn't boring at all; it was full of magic! From that night on, Kylie visited the pond every evening. She never told anyone about her glowing friend. It was their secret, a wonderful, sparkling secret that made her quiet pond the most exciting place in the world.