Shiny and round, spinning slightly. A tilted Earth, or maybe an entire galaxy. We will soon find out. Unlock the glass dome. Hide the key. Time is endless until it stops. Hold my hand. Excuse the sweat. My nerves are exploding. Inhale. Exhale. One last breath before I push it.

Leigh Therriault writes and wonders from Ottawa, Canada, where she scans the skies for comets and constellations. Her debut novel for young readers, THE DARK SHINE is coming Fall 2027 from Orca Book Publishers. Find her in the multiverse at leightherriault.com.