One night I snuck out of the house to go in search of a flower that people at school had talked about. It supposedly had magical powers- said to make you strong and bold. I grabbed my flashlight and a backpack with snacks I had packed earlier, just in case I'd be out on my adventure all night. For a kid who couldn't wait til he got his wolf, magical strength and bravery sounded pretty good.
I followed the trail in the woods which led past the blossoming hills and the trench. My feet were subdued in mud and rainwater and I remember having the time of my life. For a kid to be out on his own, searching for a hidden flower that could grant you such a strength that you couldn't even dream of when you were six.
Seeing its crimson red petals and thorns, gently tucked close to the tru
