August 28, 2025

Dear Diary,

We moved into our new house in Moon Hollow today. It’s way bigger than our old one, and guess what—we have our very own yard now! Right near the edge of the Woods, there’s a huge old oak tree. It looks like it’s been standing there forever.

Daddy says the tree—and the Hollow—are special. He told me a story about how they got their names. One night, the full moon was bigger and brighter than anyone had ever seen. The silvery light beamed through the branches and settled on the bark of the tree. The whole tree glowed so bright, that all of the animals gathered  around to watch.

The next day, a glowing spiral was left on the bark. And from that day on the tree could whisper moonlight magic, but only to those that needed to hear. Daddy said that the animals still visit when they need to feel safe. 

Tonight, it’s so hot I had to crack my window open. The oak is right outside, and I keep wondering if the animals still gather there. I hope they don’t peek in!

My new room is bigger than my old one. There’s space for all my books and I got a new unicorn picture that is so beautiful! But it still doesn’t feel like mine yet. I miss the way my old room smelled like lavender.

I keep thinking about school starting soon. I’m so bad at making friends. What if they don’t like girls like me?  

I wonder if the tree can whisper to me too.

Gia 🦄