A Stranger in the Nest

In the quiet solitude of his rural home, a man discovers an unusual egg hidden among his aging hen’s clutch. Unlike the others, this one glows with an ethereal blue light, speckled like a starry night. When it hatches, it reveals not a chick but a tiny, radiant angel—an impossible being that defies explanation.

As he cares for the angel alongside his old dog, Ralphy, and his brooding hen, Mabel, he becomes aware of her intelligence and the images she shares—visions of an alien world, ancient beings, and a mission that transcends his understanding. She is not merely a creature of wonder, but a messenger from a civilization far beyond Earth, one that has chosen him for reasons unknown.

Through their time together, he learns about her kind—their wisdom, their patience, and their cautious approach to understanding humanity. The angel’s presence reshapes his loneliness into purpose, her guidance offering him choices that extend beyond his own lifetime. When she presents him with a final decision—one that could alter his very existence—he is forced to confront the nature of memory, identity, and the fragile line between mortality and something greater.

This is a story of discovery, companionship, and the weight of knowledge passed between worlds. It is a quiet exploration of the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary—a tale of an old man, a tiny angel, and the legacy he must decide to leave behind.