
The Stealthy Ninja
By Amber Monroe

26 May, 2024

Every night, after his bedtime story, the young boy would dream of being a ninja. His room, a training ground, filled with the soft hum of his quiet determination.

His father, knowing his son's ambitions, always played along. He would pretend to be a guard while the boy tried to sneak past him into the parents' bedroom.

The boy would tiptoe through the hallway, trying to be as silent as possible. But his father, with his keen hearing, would always catch him and say, 'If you want to be a ninja, I shouldn't be able to hear ya!'

The boy took his father's words to heart. Every night, he would practice moving as quietly as possible, like a shadow dancing across the room.

Despite repeated failures, the boy's spirit remained unbroken. His father was amazed at his son's unwavering determination and began to secretly cheer for him.

The boy studied the art of stealth, how to control his breathing, how to step lightly. He was getting better, and he knew it.

Tonight was the night. The boy felt confident. He slipped off his bed and began his journey towards the parents' room, moving like a wisp of wind.

His father, waiting as usual, suddenly realized he didn't hear his son's usual tiny footsteps. He looked down the hall and saw no one. Could it be?

The boy managed to sneak into the room without making a sound, waking his parents with a triumphant whisper. 'I did it!' His mother, hearing the excitement in his voice, woke up with a start.

His father was overjoyed and proud. 'You did it, son! You're a real ninja now.' The boy beamed with pride. His mother, still half asleep, chuckled at their antics.

The boy was elated. He had proven himself, and he felt invincible. He knew that he could achieve anything he set his mind to, and he was ready for his next challenge.

With their hearts full of love and admiration, his parents tucked their little ninja back into bed. The boy drifted off to sleep, dreaming of his next adventure. The house returned to its peaceful quiet, awaiting the next night's mission.