“Samhain approaches,” said Wizard Rissole, “We must help the villagers praise the dead. I’ll leave the ceremony to you, Whizzbang.”

As usual, his apprentice Whizzbang wasn’t paying attention. He read the texts. Was this really what Rissole meant?

At midnight on Samhain, Whizzbang muttered incantations before the fire.

Moans, groans and shuffling feet disturbed the night. The pungent odour of decay pervaded the air as the long-dead population of the village stumbled from their graves, biting at the living.

Rissole fought through the crowd. “Whizzbang, you dolt! You were supposed to help the villagers praise the dead, not raise them!”

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Preston Randall
Preston Randall(@preston-randall)
7 months ago

Now that’s not going to look great on Whizzbang’s resume! If only people would read more carefully, we wouldn’t have to clean up messes like this. A very entertaining story, Carrie.

Margarida Brei
Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
7 months ago

Whizzbang – love the name- caused so much trouble by not following the instructions properly. How funny!

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
7 months ago

A comedic version of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’! Nothing ever seems to go right for Whizzbang does it? That’s why he’s so loveable! Great story, Carrie.

Marianna Pieterse
Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
7 months ago

Poor Whizzbang, in all fairness, he did question whether it was really what Rissole meant. At least he intended to do it right this time!  ? 

Thompson Emate
Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
7 months ago

Spooky and funny. I indeed sympathise with the villagers. It was just a wrongly comprehended deed.

Sandra James
Sandra James(@sandra-james)
7 months ago

Wonderful, Carrie! The perfect title – it doesn’t really give anything away and yet after reading the story it fits perfectly. Great images drew me into the story and I loved your photo. Well done.

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
7 months ago

You created a very lovely and entertaining story but very spooky. Sandra is right. Your title is perfect, and I love the photo. Very well done, Carrie. 

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
7 months ago

You are most welcome, Carrie.

Emily O'Leary
Emily O'Leary(@emily-oleary)
7 months ago

I always enjoy Whizzbang’s mishaps ? he’s such a fun character! You always manage to inject such fun twists and humour even in such a small amount of words, very well done!

Christer Norrlof
Christer Norrlof(@christer-norrlof)
6 months ago

Imagine what a difference a little p makes, Carrie! I like your idea!

Christer Norrlof
Christer Norrlof(@christer-norrlof)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
6 months ago

You can’t have too many smiles. Maybe too much p, though. At least at midnight. I think your urology patients would agree with that.

allinonefitness steven jenkins
allinonefitness steven jenkins(@allinonefitness-steven-jenkins)
6 months ago

Well done, Carrie. You have a gift for horror.  ? 

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