How Clever Raven Brought Light to the World

Once upon a time, long, long ago, the whole world lived in darkness. There was no sun to warm the earth, no moon to light the night, and no stars to twinkle in the sky. People stumbled through the blackness, feeling their way with their hands. They could not see the beautiful flowers or the tall trees. They could not see each other smile. The darkness was everywhere, thick and heavy like a blanket that would never lift. Children held their parents hands tightly, afraid to let go. Everyone whispered instead of speaking loudly, because the darkness made everything feel quiet and sad. The world was cold and lonely, and all the people wished and hoped for just a tiny bit of light to help them see.