Introduktion
As the morning sun gently kissed the horizon, Katherine stirred from her slumber, her anticipation for this special day already bubbling within her. Today marked her fifth birthday, and she couldn't wait to see what it had in store.

Shortly after she awoke, the cheerful chorus of "Happy Birthday" filled her room as her parents and her beloved sister, Julie, entered bearing a birthday cake ablaze with candles.

Katherine's heart swelled with joy at the loving surprise. Julie, her doting sister, had orchestrated a delightful plan for her little sibling—a trip to the beach to collect beautiful mussel shells.

Utdrag
Julie, a kindred spirit, had always been one to relish the sensation of the sandy shore beneath her feet. She reminisced about the bygone days when they'd run together across the warm sand, their hair flowing freely, grins adorning their faces, and the sun casting a golden glow upon their bare shoulders.

Today, however, the sand felt cool, the water's embrace a tad chilly, and the sun's rays struggled to penetrate the overcast skies. The persistent breeze caused the fine hairs on their arms to stand at attention.

Julie had a penchant for weaving spine-tingling tales, yet Katherine, the bravest little soul she knew, never succumbed to fear. Her courage was an endearing quality that endeared her to everyone she encountered.

"Julie, may I venture to the shoreline to hunt for mussel shells?" Katherine asked, her eyes twinkling with excitement.

Julie returned her smile and gave her consent, on the condition that she tread carefully. With enthusiasm, Katherine scaled one of the colossal shoreline rocks, her little body prone as she reached for a particularly intriguing shell.