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The Christmas Surprise by SimianSavant
Surprise! 80 Words or Less writing prompt entry

<< continued from The Night before Christmas

When little Johnny woke up the next morning, he tried to purge the nightmare from his mind. He was MEANT to have dreamt of sugar plums.

Johnny rubbed his eyes and ran down the steps, towards the stockings hung by the chimney with care.

His parents were still asleep. Who would know if he checked what Mommy had put in Daddy's stocking?

There was an odd shape at the toe. His finding confirmed that last night hadn't been a dream:




Writing Prompt
Write a complete story in 80 words or less.

The theme is 'Surprise.'

You may incorporate this theme into the story any way you wish, but it must somehow relate to the topic.

Author Notes
Main image by Copilot. Secondary image is an actual product for sale.

     

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