When she stepped forward, the reflecting light dimmed to a normal, yet still very bright sparkle. Jen walked the beach. It was a beautiful morning. The birds sang from the neighbors’ trees. The wind blew in the unique scent of the vast lake—a mix of fish, seaweed and fresh, crisp air. As she walked, the waves continued to roll in, washing over her feet and her sparkling toenails. She felt peaceful.

There once was a boy named Aaron who liked to look up to the sky. He loved the clouds, the birds, the trees, and the airplanes. He...