The Moon Left. Now What?

Fire magic, glow worms, and one creature that has no business being there.

May 01, 2026

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Welcome back, Lightkeepers.

How was last night? I went on a full moon hike in search of glow worms and moon flowers, and I found them! Glow worms are so tiny. It’s like looking for tiny stars at your feet. I’ll never get over it.

A tiny pinpoint of yellow-green bioluminescent light glowing in dark forest undergrowth, surrounded by dry twigs and roots, with electric blue light trails from a flashlight arcing across the frame. Two long shadows of people stretch across a cracked concrete path at night, cast by bright moonlight. Wild brush lines the edge of the trail. A blue jacket is visible at the left edge of the frame. A single white moon flower glows luminously against a pitch black night sky, lit by a flashlight beam. The trumpet-shaped bloom radiates light like a small moon among dark tangled branches and blue-tinted leaves. — Full Moon Hike

I'm so glad you're here for Part 2. I have some things to share with you, but first, let's finish the walk.

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