The secret key
While going through his belongings, I found a small, unfamiliar key taped underneath his desk drawer. It was unassuming but felt significant in some way. Carefully, I peeled it off and held it up to the light, hoping it might somehow reveal its secret. I had no clue what it unlocked, but the very fact that it was hidden made my heart pound with urgency—I had to find out what this key opened.

The Secret Key
A mystery arises
The key felt important, yet I had no idea what it was for. Sitting there with it cool and heavy in my palm, I pondered its purpose. Should I ask someone for help? The thought unsettled me—I didn’t want to involve the kids or stir up their fears. Instead, I decided to keep the key close and try to solve this mystery on my own. It felt like a crucial puzzle piece waiting to fit somewhere.

A Mystery Arises