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Mcfadden Short Stories

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It was Halloween night in the town of Ashville, there was a brisk cold wind in the air and there were jack o'lanterns lit up with spooky faces. Nathan was ecstatic for trick or treating with his friends tonight. This was the first year his mom was letting him go without parental supervision and he was strictly told what he could and could not do. He had to stay on the west side of town and could not cross the bridge over into the McFadden territory. Nathan had heard stories about the McFadden’s territory and would never even think about going near that horrific place. His friend Clay had told him about what happened the night that Marvin McFadden died. His wife Millicent was widowed and still lived in the house that they bought together when they first moved to town. Marvin died trying to scare away some kids that always came up to his house on halloween to play pranks on him. He had a heart attack and the kids that were there were never seen again. Rumor has it that people see his ghost sometimes standing next to the bridge, and they can hear the screams of the group of kids. “Nathan your friends are here!?” He put the final touches on his costume, which didn’t include much, just a batman shirt and a cape. He didn’t want to overdo it and seem like a little kid, he is teenager now. He …show more content…

He knows that he is not supposed to even go close to the McFadden territory but this might be his shot at Haley. Maybe she will think he is super brave and tough and will fall deep in love with him. He could only dream for now, that though got shoved to the back of his mind as they approached the bridge. It was blanketed with thick weeds and vines, and there was chunks of cement laying near the sides. It was silent until Lucas spoke, “Maybe we shouldn’t do this, it looks like a bad idea.” “Oh hush everything will be fine. Alright Nathan go ahead, go knock on the

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