Rhonda Parrish introduced me to Loren Eaton’s Advent Ghosts event, and I thought I would take part this year.
In the spirit of the Victorian tradition of telling spooky Christmas stories, Loren challenges participants to write a Christmas themed scary drabble (a story of 100 words).
Be sure to check out Loren’s site, where he has links to all the participants stories.
Now, without further ado, my story…
Maria’s first Christmas without Skittles, a scratch at the back door motivated her to struggle into her snowsuit and boots. A white and brown terrier stood on the doorstep, his butt wriggling with each wave of his tail.
She chased the little dog through the garden, his paws leaving no mark on the fresh snow, until, exhausted, they collapsed on a snowman.
“I thought you were dead.”
“I am, but because you’re a very special girl, I was allowed visit you this morning. I’ll bring the others with me next year.”
“What others?”
“Your parents,” Skittles said, before vanishing.
Iseult Murphy 
Aww, I liked that. What a challenge to write is so little words. But yours was impactful.
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Thank you 😊
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Clever, leave them with a question not an answer
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Indeed! Thanks, David 😊
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Oh, myyyy. I think I just got a lot of dust in my eyes. So heart-ripping beautiful it hurts, but in a good way. Thank you!
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Aw, thank you 😊
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I agree. This is fresh, just the oddest amount of creepy but mostly warm. Not easy to achieve. Well done!
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Thank you 😊
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Hey, this one is really sweet. I like it! Quite a nice twist on the ghost story idea.
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Aw thank you 😊
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Yikes, the poor kid has a tough road ahead. Good thing her dog is (sort of!) there to help her through it. Fun story!
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She does! Thanks for reading 😊
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Ahh that was dope
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Thank you 😊
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Good touch having them still doubt even after seeing the dog didn’t leave prints.
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Thanks 😊
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Great job on this one. Made me think of Pet Cemetery!
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Aw thank you 😊
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LOL That was lovely and then took quite a turn. Nicely done 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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Loved your story, Rhonda. Didn’t realize that the blood on snowmen makes them killers rather than the splatter from their spree. Couldn’t comment on your Patreon.
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I don’t know what was sillier.The talking dog or the ending.
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Haha!! What’s silly about a talking dog? 😂
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Lovely! Great finish (and rather sinister…:) )
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Thank you
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