Setting

The orange rays peeked through the thin branches of the willow trees that swayed with the breeze. Tiny ripples drifted across the emerald green waters of the pond, and in the background, elated giggles were heard. The little boy toddled across the soft grass, feeling like he was stepping across an ocean of pillows. The ground was still wet and the air still smelling of rain. As he reached the water, he tentatively dipped a toe into the cool water. He put his other foot in, a pleasant tingling feeling creeping up his leg. Sweet chirping mixed in with the occasional chirp of crickets echoed throughout the little park. Suddenly, a shriek rang out....