http://slow.writerscafe.org/raynichols The original writings of author Ray Nichols en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776046135 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 When the storm passed, the sky turned a bright, beautiful blue."I think it’s time to go home," Hugo said.Nibbles nodded and guided him back toward the little town.With one last breezy push, Hugo rolled right up the steps and back inside.He landed gently on the floor beside his hook."What an ad.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/raynichols/3125619/ Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above. Rumble... Boom! A storm rolled in."Oh no," Hugo said. "I don’t like lightning!"Nibbles quickly pushed Hugo under a leafy branch. "Don’t worry," he said. "We’ll wait it out together."The rain fell softly at first, then harder and harder&#2013266.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/raynichols/3125617/ Nibbles led Hugo into the forest. Tall trees swayed gently overhead. Sunlight sprinkled the ground likegolden glitter."Wow," Hugo whispered. 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