Halloween pt 5

Maisy continued to bounce and bark at Gabby while he opened cupboards until he found the bag of dog food and washed and filled her water dish before she abandoned him to her food, crunching happily while Gabby’s mother searched for a mop and a bottle of Lysol. Gabby got down on his knees to run his fingers through the smooth fur on her head. “We can keep her? Right?”
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Halloween pt 4

“What do you mean she won’t do it?” Heather said, walking down the hall with Sprite.  It was Thursday, only two days until the party, and Heather’s weekend future was looking grim. [more]…

Halloween pt 3

Gabby’s father picked him up after school.  “Your mother’s been at the hospital all afternoon.  It’s your turn.”

“My turn?” [more]…