Today I’m celebrating a social-distanced Halloween by posting my uber-short (100 words) kidlit story for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie contest. For some reason this year, I’m kind of obsessed with Frankenstein. What if Frankenstein was a kid? What would it be like to be so green? Could Frankenstein be solar-powered? Anyway, hope you enjoy the story!
Furley Frankenstein
Furley Frankenstein was tired of social distancing.
He’d been cooped up in the lab ever since he became undead.
“Pleeeeeease, Dad? Can’t I go out? It’s Halloween.
No one will care that my skin is green.”
“It’s just not safe,” said Dr. Frankenstein.
“Don’t you know, there’s a pandemic going on!”
The door locked when it slammed behind him.
Furley groaned!
Furley stomped!
Furley moaned.
Furley noticed something shiny on the counter.
His dad forgot the skeleton key!
He listened for his dad’s footsteps to fade.
Furley snatched a medical mask,
unlocked the door,
and crept out into the night.
Bonnie Kelso 
Fun! Glad Furley got to go out! Social distancing is HARD. I enjoyed reading your story, Bonnie!
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Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
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I enjoyed reading your story. Great illustration too! Love “the skeleton key”. Clever.
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Thank you, Corine!
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I enjoyed reading your story and adore the illustration! Love “the skeleton key”. Clever!
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Hahaha. Great, relevant story Bonnie! Love the illustration too. Furley is a naughty one!
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Haha! Thank you, Vasilia! I’m glad Furley isn’t my kid. I somehow managed to keep mine inside this year.
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I love how you incorporated current events and how everyone is feeling cooped up right now. Very cute story!
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Thank you, Connie! It’s been a weird Halloween without parties and trick or treating. 😦
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Furley is quite the rebel 😉 Glad he didn’t miss out on Halloween. Cute artwork, Bonnie!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Love the name Furley. So glad he got out and properly masked. Nice job!
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Thank you, Nancy! 🙂
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Frankenstein as a kid is a cute idea; I agree!
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Thank you, Chel!
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This is such fun and you’ve created a really cute character! Love the ‘skeleton key’ idea. Good luck in the contest!
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Thank you, Claire! 🙂
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Great incorporation of “skeleton.”
Love the groaned-stomped-moan lines!
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Thanks, Katie! 🙂
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Woooo, woooo, Furly is a naughty little monster who knows how to get what he wants! Clever
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Thanks, Mom!
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Love your illustration and Furley, Bonnie! So cute!
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