Caught in the Act

One evening, a girl named Mira stayed late at the library, finishing a school project.

As the clock struck nine, she heard the soft rustle of pages from behind a bookshelf.

She peeked around the corner — and gasped. A real, live dragon, curled up with a book!

Ember froze, eyes wide with fear. “Please don't be scared,” Ember said quickly. “I just... I love stories. I'm sorry, I'll go.”