One night I snuck out of the house to go in search of a flower that people at school had talked about. It supposedly had magical powers- said to make you strong and bold. I grabbed my flashlight and a backpack with snacks I had packed earlier, just in case I'd be out on my adventure all night. For a kid who couldn't wait til he got his wolf, magical strength and bravery sounded pretty good.

I followed the trail in the woods which led past the blossoming hills and the trench. My feet ...