Little Vance hid behind his mother’s cape.
“What’s wrong, Vance?” his teacher asked. She kneeled, scratched at an ear, and peered at him.
Vance shivered.
“I think he’s shy,” his mother said. “This is his first Halloween party.”
“Owooooh!” the teacher howled. “Perfectly understandable.” Rising, she said, “Why don’t you pick a scary story from the cauldron, and we’ll read it.”
Vance shuffled forward. He removed a favorite.
“Ah! Attack of the Garlic! Excellent.” Pawing it open, she began reading.
A mummy, ghoul, and another vampire joined Vance on the rug. Maybe this party wouldn’t be so bad, after all.
Written, tested, tasted for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie Contest.
Cute!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 Thanks!
LikeLike
I’m enjoying these pieces of flash fiction
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 Thanks.
You could try it …maybe not publish so you don’t ruin your reputation. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha. This is exactly how artists get typecast. I don’t think there is any problem publishing short flash humorous pieces for children, but if you get published and famous doing that, then you’ll lose most of your fan base if you were to write something very serious. But hell, that’s society for you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed. 🙂 It would be really funny in your case. Maybe you could post a few at Literati Mafia, too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just might soon. Btw, talking about the Mafia, do you want to write an essay for our philosophical prompt. It’s sadly not getting any attention at all.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sorry about that… I’ll try to hit it. I’m way behind on my reader’s feed.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad Vance gave it a try. Cute story! Good luck!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Traci! You, too!
Like
I like the idea of friends coming together for Halloween story time. I’m glad Vance felt more comfortable in the end.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Corine! 🙂
LikeLike
I like that your witch is named Granny Smith. Very clever. 🙂 ❤
LikeLike
aw, I just love your writing!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Mackenzie! 🙂
LikeLike
Aw! So sweet, Chelsea! I love that Vance found a way to feel comfortable at the party after all! Thanks for yet another fun entry!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for reading! 🙂
LikeLike