A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for the children to live in. One day Paladin, the most curious child in the village, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that made him doubt about Shaddai's love. Could there be a mistake? Would Paladin be able to discover the answer and understand how deeply he is loved?

Originally appeared as 'The fall' in 'Tell me a story," 1992.