Halloween Fun
Just a small challenge story with Black Angus. 1,500 words or less (very less), using the words Hocus-Pocus, Popcorn balls, Midnight, Candle, Witch, and Jack-o-lantern and two phrases 'well you know wealthy people are usually put in extravagant mausoleums ' and 'be afraid, be very afraid. '
This story makes mention of the movie Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde which starred Boris Karloff and Craig Stevens.
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"So have you bought your tickets yet?" Lieutenant Jacoby asked the PI as he settled behind his desk, cup of coffee in hand.
"For the movie at the cemetery?" Peter Gunn made a face and nodded. "I tried to talk Edie out of it but she said it was for a worthy cause. "
"Boys Club is a worthy cause. " the cop nodded. "Not too crazy about the setting however. "
"Afraid that a ghost will pop out and grab you?" Pete grinned. It could be worse, it's a good movie. "
"Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. " Jacoby nodded
"Edie's all excited. She's planning to dress like a WITCH and threaten everyone with a lot of HOCUS-POCUS if they don't come. "
The policeman grinned. "Will she put a spell on every one at MIDNIGHT?"
"Knowing her. "
"I guess I'll see you both there then. Sargeant Davis and I will be there incognito. "
"See you then. "
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The cemetery was well decorated with hay bales for everyone to sit on, corn stalks on every corner and the occasional JACK-O-LANTERN glowing with the flicker of a CANDLE.
There was a refreshment table set up by the entrance offering goodies like doughnuts, brownies, cupcakes and POPCORN BALLS. "Bet there aren't as good as Mama's " Edie said loyally, even as she reached into Pete's pocket for a the required dollar to buy two.
"I wouldn't doubt it. " The PI grinned, taking his girl by the arm, leading her to a bale by a sizeable mausoleum. "Never understood why people would spend the money on one of these. " Edie made a face. "They seem so impersonal. "
"WELL YOU KNOW WEALTHY PEOPLE ARE USUALLY PUT IN EXTRAVAGANT MAUSOLEUMS" Pete took a bite of his treat. "I think it's their final attempt at showing off. Like we had to do something with our left over money. "
A hush fell the crowd as the movie started, everyone getting settled.
Abbot and Costello were playing two New York cops who had been sent to London for special training. One of their first assignments involved a woman's rights rally in Hyde Park.
"That guy in the park, looks just like you." Edie whispered to Pete as she watched the tall, dark-haired man dressed in Edwardian clothing. "
"You really think so. " The PI wrinkled his nose.
"I do. He walks and talks just like you and he even has your smile. "
"I don't see it myself. And I'd never wear those clothes. "
"I think you'd look pretty spiffy. " the singer winked at him.
It was a fun night as everyone watched the antics of the stars, laughing hysterically when Abbott's character was shot with the Dr. Jekyll injection.
It was getting chilly as the movie ended and the crowd headed to their cars. "That wasn't so bad now was it?" Edie " hugged him tight as they stood by the car.
"Actually it was fun. " he admitted, stealing a kiss. "A good way to spend Halloween night. But I didn't look like the guy in the movie. "
"Well why don't you take me home and we'll discuss it. "
"You've got a deal but if I were you I'd BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID. "
"I'll take my chances. "
