The Christmas Bell of Belief

Emma was running through the snowy forest on Christmas Eve trying to find the perfect tree

for her family. She wandered deeper than she should have, ignoring the fading

daylight. Suddenly the ground beneath her feet gave way. She screamed as

she fell through a massive hole hidden under the snow. She tumbled down what felt like an

endless tunnel of ice and landed with a soft thump on something fluffy. When she opened

her eyes, she couldn't believe what she saw. Dozens of elves no taller than her

knees were rushing around a giant underground workshop. Reindeer and foxes carried ribbons

in their mouths while squirrels tied bows with their tiny paws. An elf with a long