A seasonal story for Sadje’s What Do You See? photo prompt.
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Let me read it to you.
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Grumpy old Edward Scrivens had become increasingly indignant with the kids that made a beeline for his house every Halloween and bombarded it with messy missiles.
One year, he decided to retaliate. Armed with boxes of eggs and flour bombs, he sat at an upstairs window in readiness for the advancing army of ghosts and ghouls.
A giggling bunch of demons and devils came into view and he launched a handful of projectiles. They struck a little tiny witch.
She looked down at the slime and sludge running down her costume and burst into tears. One of the larger fiends picked up the distraught child and cradled her in his arms.
Edward was suddenly overcome with guilt. He rushed downstairs and out into the street. But they had gone.
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That was several years ago. Tonight every costume-clad child in the area will make its annual pilgrimage to Edward’s house. His garden will glow with pumpkins, his tree will be laden with cobwebs and dangling spiders. As they walk down his path, he will leap from behind a bush and shower them with sweets. They will head for a bench groaning with tempting treats and blood-red pop.
I might just pop around too!
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Image credit; Alexas_Fotos @ Pixabay
A wonderful story. Love the ending, Keith. One learns from experience.
Indeed. Thanks, Suzette.
A sweet tale.. literally and firguratively!
Thank you so much!
How lovely, he learned not to be miserable through his guilt and grew to love Halloween instead. Love this, Keith. Well done.
What a lovely story Keith.
A very heartwarming story Keith. He learned a good lesson to be kinder. Thanks for joining in.
Great story, Keith. I liked the character growth.
I’m glad he realized how to change their image of him, and his image of them.
Awww
A lovely story, Keith.
Thank you, Indira.
My pleasure.
Another great story!
Thank you!!!
Delightful story. I enjoyed listening to it. 🧙
I’m pleased! Thank you so much.
You are a true creative, Keith. This story is just lovely.
~David
That’s so kind of you David, thank you.
wonderful story Keith!
I loved it! <3