Sparkles Midnight Adventure

    By Ashley Richardson

    Sparkles Midnight Adventure cover image

    26 Aug, 2024

    a painting of a road with a shooting star in the sky above it and a tree lined road leading to a field with grass and trees, Chris LaBrooy, space art, a detailed painting, detailed illustration

    Every night, Sparkle, a tiny shooting star, would zoom across the sky, leaving a trail of glittering dust.

    a painting of a night sky with stars and a crescent moon above a path leading to a field with trees, Cyril Rolando, space art, a detailed matte painting, night sky

    Tonight was different. Sparkle felt adventurous. She wanted to explore the vast cosmos, beyond her usual path.

    a girl in a space suit standing on a hill looking at a star filled sky with a shooting star, Cliff Childs, space art, concept art, space

    Sparkle zoomed into the great expanse, past familiar constellations, into the unknown. Her heart thumped with excitement.

    a man standing on a hill looking at the stars in the sky above him and a planet in the distance, Chris LaBrooy, space art, a detailed painting, stars

    Soon, she met Twinkle, a friendly star, who welcomed her with a warm glow. They shared star-stories and twinkled together.

    a cartoon scene of a rocky landscape with a shooting star in the sky and planets in the background, with rocks and boulders in the foreground, Dan Mumford, space art, an album cover, official art

    Twinkle warned Sparkle about the asteroid field ahead. It was dangerous, but Sparkle was determined to cross it.

    a girl is standing on a rocky mountain looking at the stars and shooting rockets in the sky above her, Atey Ghailan, space art, poster art, comic cover art

    With a deep breath, Sparkle darted into the field, dodging the asteroids with grace and speed. It was thrilling!

    a man standing on a desert under a star filled sky with a shooting star above him and a distant mountain range, Dan Mumford, space art, a detailed painting, fantasy artwork

    Out of the asteroid field, Sparkle found herself in a peaceful corner of the cosmos, bathed in gentle light.

    a man standing on a hill looking at a spiral galaxy in the sky with stars and planets in the sky, Chris LaBrooy, space art, a detailed painting, galaxy

    The light was a galaxy, far far away. Its radiance was soothing, its colors, mesmerizing. Sparkle was in awe.

    a woman standing in front of a moon with her hands on her hips and her arms out to the side, Atey Ghailan, space art, poster art, comic cover art

    Suddenly, Sparkle felt a pull. It was a black hole! She struggled, trying to escape its powerful grasp.

    a boy standing in front of a spiral of stars and a moon in the sky with a backpack on, Cliff Childs, space art, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    The black hole was relentless. Its dark vortex seemed to be swallowing everything. Sparkle had to think fast.

    a woman in a uniform holding a light saber in her hand and a rock background with a shooting star, Artgerm, space art, a comic book panel, stanley artgerm lau

    Remembering the asteroid field, Sparkle used her speed to fling a large asteroid into the black hole.

    a black hole with a black hole in it surrounded by rocks and rocks, with a black hole in the center, David A Hardy, space art, a detailed matte painting, elden ring

    The asteroid was sucked into the black hole, causing a distraction that allowed Sparkle to escape its powerful grip.

    a painting of a galaxy with stars and clouds in the background and a bright star in the sky above, Chris LaBrooy, space art, a detailed matte painting, galaxy

    Exhausted but victorious, Sparkle returned to the peaceful corner. The gentle light of the galaxy seemed even more beautiful now.

    a painting of a couple standing on a hill under a star filled sky with stars and a bright star, Chris LaBrooy, fantasy art, a detailed painting, rossdraws global illumination

    Twinkle was waiting anxiously. Seeing Sparkle safe, he twinkled brighter. They shared a moment of silent understanding.

    a painting of a person walking down a path to the stars in the sky above them, with a path leading to the stars, David A Hardy, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    It was time to go home. Twinkle guided Sparkle through the fastest route. They promised to meet again.

    a girl walking down a path towards the stars in the sky above her head, with a field of grass and trees in the foreground, Cyril Rolando, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    With a heart full of memories, Sparkle journeyed back home, the familiar constellations guiding her way.

    a girl walking down a path towards a star filled sky with stars in the sky above her and a mountain in the background, Cyril Rolando, magical realism, a storybook illustration, stars

    Finally, Sparkle reached her usual path. She felt a sense of peace wash over her. She was home.

    a girl in a dress is walking on a hill with stars in the sky above her and a tree line in the foreground, Atey Ghailan, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    She streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of sparkling dust. Her adventure had made her shine brighter.

    a boy looking out a window at the sky and mountains outside of a window with a view of the city, Atey Ghailan, photorealism, a detailed painting, rossdraws global illumination

    Down on Earth, a small child looked up at the sky from his window, his eyes wide with wonder.

    a boy sitting on a ledge looking out a window at the stars in the sky above him and a lantern in the foreground, Cliff Childs, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    He saw Sparkle's radiant trail and made a wish, unknowing of the grand adventure the little star had experienced.

    two children looking out a window at the stars in the sky above them, with a night sky in the background, Cyril Rolando, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    Sparkle twinkled, as if acknowledging the child's wish. She had learned that every adventure added a bit more sparkle.

    a little boy sitting on a window sill looking out at the stars in the sky above him and a book on the floor, Diego Gisbert Llorens, space art, a storybook illustration, stars

    As the night deepened, Sparkle continued her journey across the sky, her heart filled with courage for the adventures yet to come.