Shifting Colors by Audrey Bergen
I revel in dread and anticipation at the box lying on my doorstep. I debate whether or not I should open it; images of dead cats carefully placed there by disturbed teenage neighbors flashing through my mind. Or a pristine glass case capturing innocent bugs and beautiful butterflies in their final moments. As I bend down to pick it up, making sure to lift with my legs like my mom always tells me, my attention is drawn toward the edge of my perfectly manicured, trimmed-twice-a-week lawn; where the bushes are moving back in forth despite the lack of breeze. Box safely enveloped in my now shaking arms, I creep forward.
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone in town is on edge, seeing ghosts in the shadows and hearing howls in the night. Up until last year, I was one of the few people who dressed up and went door to door; despite the odd looks I get from candy-bearers expecting someone half my age to be the one ringing their bell.
Leaving the past wh...
View full stories
Summary: A young child finds a mysterious box on their doorstep, leading to a revelation about their mother's...
Review: This captivating story weaves elements of mystery, fantasy, and familial love into a poignant tale t...
Get full Summary and Review on Shopee as low as 0.083!
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone in town is on edge, seeing ghosts in the shadows and hearing howls in the night. Up until last year, I was one of the few people who dressed up and went door to door; despite the odd looks I get from candy-bearers expecting someone half my age to be the one ringing their bell.
Leaving the past wh...
View full stories
Summary: A young child finds a mysterious box on their doorstep, leading to a revelation about their mother's...
Review: This captivating story weaves elements of mystery, fantasy, and familial love into a poignant tale t...
Get full Summary and Review on Shopee as low as 0.083!