Molly was working the checkout at the busy grocery store when a loud customer began to complain. "I wanted these eggs fresh, not old! Can you check the back?" he snapped. Molly felt her heart race and the noise around her blurred.

Suddenly, everything stopped moving. The carts, the people, even the beeping of the scanner froze. Molly blinked in surprise. She realized, for a moment, she could pause time.

The rude customer stared silently, his mouth open, frozen in place. Molly felt power rush through her but also a choice to make. She could keep him stuck as a lesson or let time go on.

Taking a deep breath, Molly smiled kindly and let time flow again. "I'm sorry for the trouble, sir," she said softly, "Let's find you some fresh eggs together." Sometimes, power is best used with kindness.