When the storytelling was done and the last child, stuffed with sweets, had departed into the chilly night, George turned off the lights and headed for bed. Before climbing the lonely stairs, he patted the urn standing on the sideboard. “Goodnight, old girl,” he said, “Same time next year”.
On Halloween, Uncle George told ghost stories to the local children while Auntie Enid watched from her armchair. They exchanged glances and smiles while the little ones sat enthralled by his tales of phantom pirates sailing the stormy seas, spectral hell-hounds stalking country lanes and ghostly Spitfires flying over long-deserted airfields.
When the storytelling was done and the last child, stuffed with sweets, had departed into the chilly night, George turned off the lights and headed for bed. Before climbing the lonely stairs, he patted the urn standing on the sideboard. “Goodnight, old girl,” he said, “Same time next year”.
Sandra James
29/10/2021 11:18:45 am
I love it, Paul. A wonderful twist and very heartwarming. Well done!
Pamela Kennedy
29/10/2021 12:03:43 pm
A touch of tenderness and a touch of sadness...well done, Paul.
Lynn Messing
29/10/2021 12:14:44 pm
Sandra and Pamela both took the words right out of my mouth. I had planned to write, “A delightful, tender twist.” Well done.
David Lowis
29/10/2021 12:28:46 pm
Well written ghost story, just in time for Halloween. Enjoyed it.
Samantha Lynne
29/10/2021 03:34:14 pm
This one brought a tear to my eye Paul, sweet and moving. One I definitely didn't see coming. Very well done
Kim Favors
29/10/2021 08:29:46 pm
So enjoyed this. Great visuals in just a few words. It was like I was sitting there listening.
Sue Clayton
30/10/2021 03:50:22 am
What a lovely way to spend Halloween with a beloved ghost by his side. Comments are closed.
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