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Flash Fiction: Trick or Treat

Last year, Redpaper.in had published many of my short short stories. Here is an excerpt from one of them:

“Mom, I am ready!”

Jimmy squealed in joy as he called out to his mother. It was Halloween night. For ten-year old Jimmy, it meant that it was one of those rare times he was allowed to step out of the house alone, at night.

“Wait a moment, Jimmy. I’ll be right out.”

Jimmy bounced up and down in excitement as he waited for his mom to come out of the kitchen. He knew she was preparing dinner. Mom stepped out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron…

 

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Do let me know your thoughts on the tale! 😀

 

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