“There’s no such thing as huskycorns,” sneered Mariah’s big brother, stomping her drawing into the dirt.

Mariah wailed. Tears rolled down her rosy cheeks, sparkling as they hit the sandbox.

Little did she know that if you plant a dream—and water it—there’s a slight chance it will grow.

Amy Clare Fontaine is a wildlife biologist and a wildly imaginative author of fiction, poetry, and games. Her work often features fantastic creatures. Find out more at www.amyclarefontaine.com.