The Lantern and the Hidden paths

By Oneida Anne Chalifour-Burch

The Lantern and the Hidden Paths is a gentle, luminous story about courage, identity, and learning to trust the quiet light within.

At the center of the tale is Thimble-not just a traveler, but a living lantern. Small and winged, Thimble carries a soft, steady glow that brightens with feeling and dims with doubt. They have always followed the known road, lighting the way carefully, never straying too far from what feels certain.

But the forest is changing.

When the paths begin to shift and unfamiliar trails emerge, Thimble encounters Luma, a perceptive and quietly courageous guide who seems to understand the hidden rhythms of the forest. Luma does not lead with answers, but with presence-listening, noticing, and trusting what cannot always be seen.

Together, Thimble and Luma step beyond the familiar, exploring paths that reveal themselves only when approached with patience and openness. As they journey deeper, Thimble begins to understand that their light is not just for seeing the way ahead-it is part of the way itself.

Through moments of hesitation, wonder, and discovery, the two learn that guidance can come from within as much as from the world around them-and that even the smallest light, when trusted, can illuminate the most hidden paths.

Perfect for readers who love reflective and imaginative storytelling, The Lantern and the Hidden Paths is a tender exploration of growth, trust, and the quiet magic of becoming who you are meant to be.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2BC92Z7
• ISBN13: 9798197567475
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"