Lost Creek Hollow Should've never ever ever forgot

Shadowpup’s chest puffed out with pride when she saw Mae’s enthusiasm and curiosity. The star-marked girl was eager to share and show off her secret spot!

“Let me show you,” Shadowpup chirped with excitement. The other girl’s sincere interest made the usually shy girl open up like a flower in bloom. “On this side, I keep treasures I found,” Shadowpup’s tail wagged as she moved aside to give Mae a better look. On a makeshift shelf was an assortment of things: a red feather from a cardinal, a shiny snail shell, a piece of quartz that glittered, a perfectly shaped maple leaf, a dried-up yellow flower…

“And over here are my toys. Uhm… I like to play pretend,” Shadowpup explained and pointed to a pile of river rocks in the corner. “That is where I keep my food.” A gathering of grass in the other corner, “and these are my herbs.” Three fat pinecones. ”And these are my puppies!“

Shadowpup looked at her new friend. "Do you want to play?" she asked.