And yes, many of you have reminded me, repeatedly, that today is Halloween which is why this meeting will end at one o’clock so that some can prepare Trick or treat for the project kids. Everyone else will finish at four to have enough time for their costumes for the Halloween party. And, yes, just in case someone hasn’t heard it yet: this is my first Halloween. And hell, I haven’t got a clue what to make of it.’
There was laughter and some people smirked.
© Charlie Alice Raya, book 3/1, shaping
‘But what if I don’t want any more sweets? What if I want to see a trick?’
‘No!’ a high voice countered. ‘It’s us who play a prank if the adults don’t give us sweets.’
‘Oh, I like pranks. So what if I don’t want any more sweets but would love to play a prank?’
‘Alice, you’re missing the whole point of Halloween,’ another young voice said, chuckling.
‘That’s what I keep saying. But will anyone listen?’
© Charlie Alice Raya, book 3/1, shaping
The Halloween chapter is the last chapter in book 3/1, shaping, which will be published on 28 November 2024.
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