Blinky Sparx and the Unknown Orb
by
Thomas
A story about Fear
for your 2nd Grader.
Blinky Sparx lived in a bright futuristic city filled with tall silver buildings. Tiny flying cars zipped through the skies overhead, glittering in the warm sunlight. Blinky, a sparkly android who loved puzzles, often gazed up at them with wide, curious eyes.
Blinky was known all across the city for an active imagination. In free moments, Blinky would sit near a shiny fountain and think of clever ways to solve tricky puzzles. Even simple things, like matching gears, were fun challenges to try.
One day, while exploring a narrow alley behind the towering buildings, Blinky stumbled upon a strange glowing orb. It pulsed with a gentle light, making Blinky's metal heart flutter with surprise and a small bit of fear.
“What is this?” Blinky whispered, stepping closer. The orb's light grew brighter, and Blinky felt both excited and unsure. Fear slowly blossomed inside, and Blinky realized it was okay to feel nervous about something unfamiliar.
At first, Blinky wanted to turn and run, but then remembered that asking for help can make scary things feel smaller. Blinky carefully picked up the glowing orb, feeling its warmth and hoping another puzzle solution would appear.
Blinky carried the orb through the busy streets, head filled with questions. Some neighbors paused to look at the dazzling light. “I'm not sure what this is,” Blinky admitted. “Do you know?” But the curious onlookers only shrugged.
A strange hum began to come from deep within the orb, making Blinky clamp both hands over those robotic ears. “I feel worried,” Blinky said out loud, wishing for a puzzle clue. In that moment, Blinky remembered that talking to others can help calm fear.
Blinky found a quiet corner and took deep, soothing breaths. Then, with gentle care, Blinky pressed a tiny button on the orb's side and heard a click. “Oh!” Blinky said, eyes widening again with worry, “Is something bigger going to happen?”