Slow Down: Scary Holiday Ahead
By Abby T., 6th grade
Dear Alex
“Look outside the window” said my mom. “The leaves are changing colors, we are almost there.” “Come on I mean I know you are mad, but you don’t have to give us the silent treatment.” Tap tap tap bing.
Lillygirl-Well I am here and guess what this place looks so boring.
AlexBookworm- I feel so sorry for u. Miss u a ton. Guess what I got some earrings with little lighting bolts on them.
Lillygirl- Is that all u can think about. I am in a crisis here and all u can think about is Harry Potter.
AlexBookworm- Yes sort of. Well u know I am on the 4th book. So sorry if I am acting all u know well never mind.
Lillygirl-sorry well u know I am sort of in a midlife crisis. I really miss u. I haven’t seen u in like 5 hours. I think I might die!!!
AlexBookworm- U r not going to die cause I am going to send u pic of me.
Lillygirl- Aw u r so kind. I will send u one to. Here u go.
AlexBookworm- g2g. Rosy is coming over I will tell her that you said hi and that you miss her.
Lillygirl- Bye, we r almost at our house. I will send you a pic of my house once I get there bye.
“Sweetie
did you realize that Halloween is just around the corner and you have no idea
what you are going to be.” “Mom didn’t I tell you I am not going trick or
treating.” “You could still at least be something.” “Fine ok mom I am going to
be a ho-bo are you happy know.” “Well I thought you could be something more
interesting, like maybe a vampire or a princess.” “Mom do you realize that I am
not 5, I do not want too be anything for Halloween.” “What are you going to do
on Halloween?” “Go to a party or something.” “Well I am going to hand out candy
and you should go trick or treating just because I know how much you love
candy.” “What ever I have to go unpack thank you vary much.”
LillyGirl- here is a pic of my house
AlexBookworm- That’s one cool house
Lillygirl- R u going trick or treating?
AlexBookworm- Ya, r u going? I am going 2 be Chucky and I am going to freak little children out. It will be hilarious but lonely with out u!! L
LillyGirl-I am probably going 2 go as something like a zombie. On our way here I saw a sign 4 a hunted house. I really want 2 go. My silent treatment end 4 my parents I think they have learned there lesson.
AlexBookworm- u could work there then we both could scare little
children on Halloween. Ha ha I luv to scary little children it is fun. 
LillyGirl- I will do that then we both will be scaring little children at the same time. Yah I have 2 go and unpack. Bye
“Mom
I have figured out what I am going to do on Halloween.” “That’s nice sweetie,
what are you going to do?” “I am going to work at a hunted house.” “Well I guess
that is nice.” “I am going to get paid and stuff.” “Have you called?” “Ya, ya I
have called and they are coming to pick me up.” “Are you sure that you just
don’t want to go trick or treating.” “Mom with my money I could buy the candy
that I wanted instead of candy that people just want to give out.” “Ok have fun
I guess.” Ding-dong that was the door bell. “They are here mom I have got to
go.” “Ok whatever you sister and I are going trick or treating, she is going to
be a beautiful princess I designed here costume.” “What ever mom, that is so
cool.”
LillyGirl- This haunted house is so cool. Here is wat it looked like.
AlexBookworm- That looks haunted house and so cool. I can’t believe u actually get 2 work there!! J
LillyGirl- I know it is so cool! Well my job there is done. I am free for the rest of my Halloween. Ops well I have 2 go Bye.
AlexBookworm- Bye I cant wait I have scared a ton of little children ha ha ha. Bye
Well that was my Fun Halloween. Incase you are interested I scared a ton of children too. I hope you have a happy life in Heaven
From your live friend
Lilly
“Lilly are you ready to go to Alex’s funeral.”
“Yes coming Joshy.” “Ok I know that you have to write this letter but how long ago was this event you must remind her about?” “This event happened exactly 60 years ago when we were 11.” “Let’s go grab your can and let’s go.”