Santa's Missing List

You and Tinselberry tiptoe toward the Glitter Pine Forest, following the trail of golden sparkly flakes. The trees here are famous—each pine needle glows like it's been dipped in starlight. When the branches sway, they make soft twinkle-ting sounds, like tiny windchimes. As you walk deeper into the forest, the golden trail begins to swirl and twist, almost like it's dancing. Tinselberry squints. "These sparkles… they look like shimmer-magic," he whispers. "Maybe the list brushed against a magic tree! Combined with the gold ink Santa uses for his list, it could create the gold sparkly trail that we see." Suddenly, a small creature pops out from behind a log. It's a Pine Pixie—a cheerful woodland helper no taller than a snow boot. They have pointy hats made of soft pine needles and wings that look like frosty leaves. "Hello elves!" the sprite squeaks. "Are you searching for the flutter-paper that flew by?" Your hearts both leap. "Yes! Santa's list!" you say. The sprite nods and points further into the forest. "I saw it! Keep going that way." You thank her and continue deeper into the woods. The forest grows quieter and softer, as if the snow itself is holding its breath. The golden sparkles float ahead of you in loops, guiding you between tall Glitter Pines and over a frosty hill.
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