a horror short story about re-animation and regret

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The Boy Came Back All Wrong

a horror short story about re-animation and regret



The boy came back all wrong, his step an uneven, lurching dance, like a wagon with square wheels.

In public, his parents said they were just grateful to have their son back.

In private, they clutched their stakes and wondered why the first attempt didn't take.

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Short story written by Peter Chiykowski

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Story prompt taken from a photo by Samuel Zeller

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