Franek finds a shining stone in the park and feels something new inside him. When the stone seems to speak, he begins to wonder what it wants.
Franek loved the park near his house. On a bright morning, he was bending to pick up chestnuts when something flashed under an old oak tree.
He took one careful step closer. There, on the grass, lay a tiny stone that glimmered in all the colours of the rainbow.
Franek picked it up. At once, his heart started to race. His tummy felt all fizzy, like bubbles were dancing inside it.
"That is strange," he whispered.
He looked around. No one was near him. The stone rested warm in his palm, and for one quick moment it seemed to murmur, "Find my secret..."
Franek went very still. Was the stone really speaking? He squeezed it gently, and a brave feeling rose in his chest. Then, behind him, the leaves gave a soft rustle.
Franek turned round. The big bush by the path shivered again, as if something was hiding inside it...