The Moxies
Mother Combs Campfire Challenge
Wind feathered Megan's hair as she pedaled her Red Rocket bicycle. Closing her eyes, she threw her hands out like Kate Winslet on the bow of the Titanic. Blinded, she missed the brick in the street. Physics ruled, and her body sailed over the handlebars. Skidding across the pavement, she slammed into a mailbox post. When her vision cleared, three children encircled her, staring. They were the new kids on the block.
"She busted her mouth good, look at all that blood," the smallest said.
"Yes, that's a lot," said an older, taller girl.
"Tons," said the only boy.
Megan inspected her skinned legs as the kid's mother arrived.
"We’re the Moxies. You okay dear?" she said.
Days later, Mrs.Moxie called to check on her.
"The kids liked you Megan. We'd love to have you over for dinner tonight."
Curious, she accepted.
Megan sat on the couch, and the Moxie kids silently stared at her. A mantle clock ticked as the sun set outside the window. The youngest, Shirley, crawled onto Megan's lap and touched her swollen lip.
"Boo boo hurt?" she said.
The oldest jumped up and pinned Megan to the couch. Shirley's eyes turned black as Onyx. Fangs protruded from her mouth, and she chomped into Megan's neck with a starved vengeance. Blood spurted, splashing Shirley's face.
"Dinner is good. It's sweet, weally sweet," Shirley said, blood dripping off her chin.
Mrs. Moxie stepped into the room, smiled, and yelled, "Marvin, get down here, dinner's ready."
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J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
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Yes, brilliant. As always you deliver a wonderful tale.
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Now this was good. Always be wary of accepting dinner invitations from strangers
THE TWIST. Love it! Great work!
OMG I was not expecting that! Super creepy! Congratulations on top story!
Well that was a surprising twist, Scott! Great work!! I love the way you so seamlessly set the scene and then flipped it in the blink of an eye! Great work!
Circling back to bring you flowers and congratulations on the (creepy!) Top Story!
Dinner tip: Invite a guest over and tada! Your dinner is ready! 🤣 I loved the foreshadowing with the blood. Fantastic story!
Another great one, "weally sweet."
great campfire story
Liked this one! Never good to be invited to dinner as the main course 💙Anneliese
Loved that. Have a few of your pieces that I've been meaning to read Mr.Wade. Glad I stopped by for this one.
Well, that took some Moxie inviting her to dinner & all.
Horrific one!!! Left a bloody heart!!!❤️❤️💕
Yikes! The mom wasn't kidding when she said her kids really liked Megan. Great job with this one, Scott!
Oh I love this
Simple and shocking. Love it!
Wait, what?!!!
well- that took quite the turn, didn't it?