Nighttime Sparkle Ball

Mmmph! I stepped softly across the dark brick patio, carrying my trusty gear under my arm. Nestled beside the wooden railing was an ornate metal hurricane lantern, and inside it rested a string of warm fairy lights curled into a glowing golden ball! Mmh-hmm! Setting my gear down against a patio chair, I squatted close and leaned my masked face against the cool glass pane. Tap, tap—I gently patted the latch with one thick gloved thumb until the little metal door popped open. Reaching in, I rolled the warm tangle slightly, watching the tiny amber beads shimmer and cast dancing shadows across my rubber palms. Mmm-hurr!