Author: | Saul Tanpepper | ISBN: | 1230000284659 |
Publisher: | Brinestone Press | Publication: | December 8, 2014 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Saul Tanpepper |
ISBN: | 1230000284659 |
Publisher: | Brinestone Press |
Publication: | December 8, 2014 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
On a stormy wintry evening, teenager Cassie Ingersoll gets a desperate call to babysit. She's tempted to blow it off. After all, who in their right mind expects to find someone on Christmas Eve? But the extra money would mean a nicer presents in the morning.
Her problems begin the moment she accepts the job. They grow worse when she arrives and finds the "child" is a hulking giant of a boy. But he seems pleasant enough. "Whatever you do, don't feed him," his father warns. "No matter how much he begs."
She should have heeded the warning.
"The Grin" comes from the story collection Insomnia: Paranormal Tales, Science Fiction, and Horror.
Appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Saul Tanpepper is a best-selling author of speculative fiction and a a master storyteller. Learn more about his writings at tanpepperwrites.com, where you can sign up to receive a free four-book starter library and other exclusive offerings.
On a stormy wintry evening, teenager Cassie Ingersoll gets a desperate call to babysit. She's tempted to blow it off. After all, who in their right mind expects to find someone on Christmas Eve? But the extra money would mean a nicer presents in the morning.
Her problems begin the moment she accepts the job. They grow worse when she arrives and finds the "child" is a hulking giant of a boy. But he seems pleasant enough. "Whatever you do, don't feed him," his father warns. "No matter how much he begs."
She should have heeded the warning.
"The Grin" comes from the story collection Insomnia: Paranormal Tales, Science Fiction, and Horror.
Appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Saul Tanpepper is a best-selling author of speculative fiction and a a master storyteller. Learn more about his writings at tanpepperwrites.com, where you can sign up to receive a free four-book starter library and other exclusive offerings.