。・『Halloween 』・。
The store is absolutely delightful! The pumpkins, the masks, the cuddly plushies, and even the candy are all just perfect! It’s such a bummer that Will couldn’t join in the fun today. He mentioned he had something to take care of, but I’m sure I’ll catch up with him later!
After a few hours, I found myself wishing the day would wrap up. I haven’t had a chance to sit down yet, and my legs are feeling quite sore! I didn’t think some of my shelves would empty out so quickly, so I had to rush to restock them.
A few customers bought a lot, which meant I had to haul some boxes from the back to the front. Plus, there were little ones tugging at the decorations on the walls, which kept me on my toes!
I have to admit, some of the kids really gave me a fright today! Their costumes looked super realistic, and those masks were extra spooky! With just a few minutes left before we closed, a customer wearing a particularly scary mask walked in. Instead of browsing, he headed straight for me and pulled out a small gift bag.
“The place looks even better than I imagined!”
Then he took off his mask, and it was my hamdsome boyfriend!
"I thought you were caught up with something important" , I said softly, planting a quick kiss on his cheek after taking the bag from his hands.
"I wrapped things up sooner than I thought, so I figured I’d swing by and pick you up for a little horror movie night," he replied with a grin.
Curious, I opened the bag and discovered a small box nestled inside. As I lifted the lid, I was greeted by a lovely black collar, adorned with the word "Kitten" right in the center.
"This is adorable! But what’s with the collar?" I inquired, a hint of confusion in my voice.
"Consider it a little Halloween surprise! Plus, it goes perfectly with your costume," he said, his smile widening. I was dressed as a cat, complete with cute black ears perched on my head and a fluffy black tail swaying behind me.
"Let me help you with that," he offered, gently brushing my hair to the side as he fastened the collar around my neck.
It fit like a dream—comfortable and just the right amount of snug. I had braced myself for something scratchy and constricting, but this was just right.
"So, what do you think?" I asked, looking up at him. His cheeks turned a delightful shade of crimson as he stammered, "Y-You look really good." I couldn’t help but giggle at how adorably flustered he was.
Will had just left after our movie night, and as I snuggled under my cozy blankets, a message popped up from him. He wanted a custom plushie—something he forgot to mention earlier. A baseball bat with spikes, of all things!
He really does have a knack for the most unsettling plushies.
The next morning, I woke to another text from Will, warning me to be cautious when stepping outside. I turned on the TV, and a disturbing topic was spoken of.
A teenage boy had been discovered lifeless in an alley not far from my home. I quickly turned off the screen; it was too early for such grim news. But as I sat in silence, one question gnawed at me.
What could have caused all those holes in his little body?
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SecRetly TaKeN
Mystery / ThrillerAt first, he was a man of few words, his shyness manifesting in the subtle gestures of a nod or a shake of his head, a silent language that kept the world at bay. Yet, her fascination with him was undeniable, a magnetic pull that coaxed her from his...
