: Every good story needs a hurdle, whether it’s a character fighting the odds or a "coming of age" moment.

: Use a compelling visual from that night to ground your opening.

At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor.

Do you remember when that video was taken? I can help you weave those specific details into a more personal tale.