The Scarlet Leaves

One autumn at a girls’ boarding school, Maine and her classmates were planning costumes for their annual Harvest Festival. Maine decided to dress as October, using a garland of rare, scarlet leaves she had discovered near the woods. But when she returned to collect them, the leaves had mysteriously vanished. At the party, a striking costume of scarlet leaves worn by the aloof girl Chicago drew everyone's attention. But what secret was hiding behind Chicago’s brilliant disguise? Why did Maine stay silent even after discovering the truth? And how did an act of dishonesty lead to unexpected suffering? Read this heartwarming story to find out how friendship, character, and nature taught unforgettable lessons during one magical autumn evening!