And so, the two boys grabbed their bicycles to start their search. Unexpectedly, it did not take them a long time to arrive at their destination.
On the far corner of the lake lies an old wooden ship with a small fire buring under it. They climbed inside and found no one. The ship could be a ghost ship, Algernon thought to himself.
“Algernon? I think we should go.”
“No! We've already come this far. Let's investigate for a little bit.”
“But this is too creepy! And our parents might be looking for us!”
“Just a minute, okay?”
“Deal.”
Eric stayed a few meters away from the ship while Algernon stayed inside and waited. Inside, he saw a burning hearth which was visible on the outside and a pair of paddles.
YOU ARE READING
This Little Light of Mine
Short StoryA mysterious speck of light haunts the frozen lake of Frostbite every night. None of the adults seem to care and it was up to one boy, and a friend, to find out.
