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Leo, a seven-year-old with a penchant for detective novels, wasn't looking for sugar plums. He was looking for proof. He had set up his tablet—the very one that recorded your video—near the fireplace to catch the "big guy" in the act.

The timestamp on your file suggests a story from . While the world was quiet and socially distanced, a different kind of magic was unfolding in a small, snow-covered suburban home. The Christmas stowaway

If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy :

: Use a compelling visual from that night to ground your opening.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write a Story - Reading Eggs

At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor.