The Lost Orphans Omnibus: A Riveting Mystery by Donovan J.S

The Lost Orphans Omnibus: A Riveting Mystery by Donovan J.S

Author:Donovan, J.S [Donovan, J.S]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-12-18T05:00:00+00:00


7

Halloween Night

The Poisoner was silent for the next three days.

Like a red eye, the sun set over Highlands. Its crimson rays splashed over indigo skies during the fateful night of All Hallows’ Eve. Few parents listened to the police’s warnings. Hundreds of little ghouls, superheroes, princesses, and other tiny monsters roamed the streets of the small North Carolina town.

A knock.

Muffled giggles.

Giovanni Caro opened the door to a little Dracula, a mummy, and a surprisingly gory zombie.

“Trick or treat!” the tiny monsters yelled with joy.

Mr. Caro pulled out his candy bucket: an orange jack-o’-lantern head full of all sorts of candy, treats, and a few of his other personal favorites. He held the plastic bucket in both hands and presented it to the children, along with a toothbrush. The zombie reached his bloody hand into the jack-o’-lantern and fished around for the biggest candy bar he could find.

“Only one,” Mr. Caro said sweetly but firmly.

The child’s eyes cast down in disappointment.

“Unless,” Mr. Caro said to capture their attention, “you promise to share with your friends.”

“We promise! We promise!” the children replied joyously.

Mr. Caro tilted the basket and allowed them to take to their hearts’ content.

They all grabbed big handfuls and made their plastic bags sag with candy.

The children chuckled as they skipped down the road. Mr. Caro took in the moment, smiling but jealous of their innocence. He closed the door and took a breath. It would be a sad night for many, Mr. Caro knew. He peered into the plastic pumpkin, feeling his heart racing. He planned to refill the special candy bucket a few more times before donning his costume and roaming the streets with the other monsters. Perhaps he’d even pay Mallory a visit.



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