by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2024 jackmac34, Pixabay, License (Apr. 5, 2024) — The sounds of noisemakers, laughter and shouting were nearly deafening in the village square. Little Theo’s heart raced with excitement as he pressed his way through the crowd. Looking up, it seemed he was drowning in a sea of bodies, covered with the colorful […]