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This time of year, snow is common. What’s uncommon is the single, strange snowfall where each snowflake that fell glistened like tiny diamonds. For the most part, the snow seems fairly normal—it’s cold, wet, and melts just like any other snow, it just also happens to look like tiny little gems are falling from the sky. Depending on who you’re with, it’s either incredibly strange, or incredibly romantic.

When the snow is coming down at its strongest, crystalized snowflakes trickle down with the rest of the snow. These are roughly the size of a quarter and are light and hollow. They are fragile, like glass, but glisten like a fine cut gem. No one can explain this anomaly, but these small snowflakes won't melt. And they are all over Destiny City. You can find them gently falling to the ground, or lying in the fresh fallen snow. There doesn’t seem to be anything particularly magical about them, but they are beautiful and make pretty keepsakes.


Zuri was not liking this winter season very much. It was interfering with her training and she just couldn't have it. So since she couldn't practice she had to find something else to occupy her time. As she sat on her bed, she looked around her room. Hopeing something would catch her fancy. That was when she noticed on the edge of her bedpost was a camera bag. It was filled with her other favorite hobby - photography. Not that many people know about her hobby. Since seeing a tough girl like her taking photos - well not many would believe it. She decided to take it out for a test run and see what she could capture. She was excited and excited to see what she could come up with. She grabbed her camera and headed to the backyard. She was eager to try something new and explore her passion for photography, so she grabbed the camera and headed to her backyard. She was excited to see what she could capture and hoped that it would spark her creativity and give her a new appreciation for her hobby.

Once she got there she was surprised to see the snow was failing. While it wasn't that weird since it was winter, what was weird was how it looked through her eyes. So she lifted her camera to her eyes and what she saw was completely different. It looked like diamonds were falling from the sky. She quickly snapped a few shots that looked magical. She continued to take different angles with her lens adjusting with each shot. She was mesmerized by the sparkling snow. She felt a sense of joy and peace as she watched nature at work. She felt connected to the winter landscape in a way that she had never felt before.

That was until the snow came down at its strongest, crystalized snowflakes trickling down with the rest of the snow. These were roughly the size of a quarter and were light and hollow. She reached out her hand but as it touched it shattered into what looked like broken shards of glass. So instead of grabbing on she began to look around the ground in the backyard. She found a few pieces that were broken and decided to keep searching. She carefully placed them to the side of her yard and continued her search. She would keep these pieces of glass as a reminder of the snow that had fallen and its beauty, but they weren't the beauty she was looking for. She realized that she was looking for the perfect snowflake, the one that had caught her eye when she had first seen the snow falling from the sky. She searched for it, but she couldn't find it. The pieces of glass she had collected were a reminder of the beauty of a fallen snow, but they weren't what she truly sought.

It took a few moments but then she saw it. Fragile, like glass, but glistening like a fine cut gem and it sat in the snow like blown glass. She decided to take a few photos before attempting anything. Since she wanted to capture this moment when she found such a beautiful sight. She carefully stepped back and snapped a few photos, making sure to capture the sparkle and beauty of the snowflake. When she was done, she carefully stepped away and admired her handiwork. She was amazed at the results - the photos were stunning! She was proud of herself for doing something she enjoyed and for not being afraid to pursue her passion. She couldn't wait to show everyone her photos. She was able to capture the intricate details of the snowflake, from the intricate patterns of its edges to the sparkle that it emitted as it drifted away. She was able to capture the essence of the snowflake in a way that was impossible to see with the naked eye, and she was proud of her accomplishment. She wanted to share her photos with the world so that she could inspire others to pursue their passions and to capture the beauty that they see.

Satisfied with what she had done, she decided now was a good time to attempt to grab the snowflake she had seen. So she stepped one foot at a time until she was standing right above the snowflake. She gently slung her camera over her shoulder and bent down to pick up the snowflake. To her surprise it didn't melt in her hand, but instead it glistened more brightly than anything she had ever seen before. She slowly and carefully brought the snowflake to her face so she could examine it more closely. She was mesmerized by its intricate detail and its beauty. She felt a sense of wonder and amazement as she admired the snowflake. She was so captivated by it that she ended up staying there, admiring it for hours. She lost track of time, feeling as if she was transported to a winter wonderland.

The snowflake was bringing out inspiration she had never felt before. Maybe this was the magic of the season everyone was talking about. Either way she refused to leave this snowflake behind and she quickly stuffed it inside her pocket. She decided to keep the snowflake as a reminder of the magic of the season. She felt a sense of joy and hope as she carried the snowflake home. She felt connected to the world around her in a way that she had never felt before. The snowflake seemed to hold a special power that made her feel connected to the world. Maybe it was the sparkle of the snow, or the way the light hit it, or something else that made her feel so alive. Whatever the reason, she knew that the snowflake was special and she wanted to keep it as a reminder of that. She placed the snowflake in her pocket and vowed to never let it go. She knew that she would never lose the feeling she had experienced, and that she would never take the world for granted again. She felt a sense of peace and happiness that stayed with her throughout the day.

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