Literature
The Halloween Party
Chapter 1 – A Costume War -Guys, really!? - Yes, really! Stop whining and put the shirt on! -But… Why me? - ‘Cause you got the short straw – Josh giggled – Art, put it on and don’t forget the blond wig! - What about you both? Why am I the ‘chick’? What are you dressing as? Arthur stood up straight, crossing his arms around his shaved chest and stared fiercely at Josh and Mike. Mike, getting frustrated with Arthur’s resistance, faced him and pointed at his nose menacingly. - We’re going to be the bodyguards, understood “Artie” – Josh, the other kid, giggled again – We need a bait to lure the trick-or-treater, and you’re perfect for the job! With your clean legs you can use the stockings and pass for a chick with no problem! - But we picked straws! How could you know I was going to pick – Arthur stopped and looked down at Josh – You cheated! - he yelled, pointing at Josh, who simply shrugged his shoulders replying: - Yep; oldest trick in the book! I broke the tip of the straw you picked