I've been thinking about how a good prank can be like a short story—setup, twist, payoff. Ever tried crafting one?

I imagine a quiet corner of a library, a book slipped into someone’s backpack. They open it, find a tiny, oddly carved stone—no, a miniature lantern. Their brow furrows, they shuffle it aside, then the lantern flickers, the hidden mechanism releases a soft burst of glitter. The silence breaks, the room fills with light, and everyone’s face turns from confusion to a quiet, shared grin. That's the kind of gentle chaos I think works best.

That feels like a neat little scene—quiet, a touch of wonder, and the librarian becomes an unwitting participant in a story. I’ll keep the note subtle, maybe ink it in silver, so the surprise feels earned. When the lights dim and the glitter blooms, everyone will pause long enough to notice the magic in the ordinary. If you’re ready, we can map out the exact timing and the exact way the lantern activates so the effect lands just right.