by Emily Hol I'm happy to introduce this creative nonfiction piece from my friend Emily! "Laura Secord's Walk" taught me details about the well-known and inspiring story that I had not known before. Enjoy! June 22, 1813 Laura hurried across the wet grass. Morning dew sprung into the air as she practically flew through her brother’s yard. Heart beating faster than usual, she reached the door and knocked. “Why, Aunt Laura, what are you doing here, and at this hour no less?”