Great short story, . I always prefer a happy ending even if Halloween is today (or tomorrow depending on where you are in the world).
I'm a huge fan of The Walking Dead so this struck home as a similar kind of story. A world of horrors would become normal for a nine year old, terrifying none the less.
But now you got me wondering about the creature that saved her! I'm imagining something like a Smurf but in Care Bear form. Much more fierce though. I like the idea of a zombie apocalypse where good creatures were created, not just bad ones.
Thanks again for sharing! It's perfectly timed with Halloween. Cheers!
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