"Halvorsen family," he said, surprised to see them. Maya explained and held out the wooden doll. The man’s jaw worked. "My mother. She was Elsie’s sister. Lena’s family left long ago. We thought she might be gone for good." He invited them in without a second thought.
They sat on the steps. Mrs. Carver peered at the doll with eyes bewildered and then soft as butter. Her fingers trembled as she brushed the dust from the doll’s hairline. Her voice broke the way old things do when spoken aloud. laurab candy doll collection 8 b cdcl 008 patched
I need to flesh this out with characters, conflicts, and a satisfying conclusion. Maybe add some magical artifacts or locations. The dolls could have candy-themed features like candy canes, lollipops as weapons, or gumdrop fortresses. "Halvorsen family," he said, surprised to see them