A Little Glow

My paws tingled, and when I gave a gentle blink, the little world around me suddenly felt so warm and real! I looked down at my right paw and saw I was gripping the handle of a tiny brass lantern. I gave my fingers a soft wiggle, lifting the lantern just an inch higher. Its golden light flickered across the stone pavers and danced right on the nose of a cheerful garden gnome beside me. My tail swished with pure delight!