The Wishing Moon

In the quiet town of Green River, eleven‑year‑old Judith Randall watches the world from the front steps of her family’s home, feeling a strange mix of excitement and restlessness. The evening sky glows above the lilac‑lined lawn, and the town’s most influential family, the Everards, loom large in her thoughts. As her parents prepare for a night out with the Everards, Judith’s imagination whirls with whispered rumors, a mysterious birthmark, and the promise of something magical hidden in the night.

The story follows Judith’s curious spirit as she navigates the expectations of her small community and the enigmatic allure of the Everard estate. With an old‑fashioned charm and hints of secret wishes tied to the moon, the narrative invites listeners into a world where childhood wonder meets the quiet, sometimes unsettling, currents of adulthood. It’s a gentle, atmospheric tale that captures the yearning for adventure that lives in every young heart.