Best Halloween Ever, 1965
A short story of 3,900 words.
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A heart-warming, nostalgic father/daughter tale from small town Texas. Annabelle, Jupie and Little Sister LOVE Halloween! Nine-year-old Annabelle is a fiend for Halloween and spins fantasies of the parties she'd throw if she were older, the costumes she'd wear and the food she'd serve. Back in 1965, it was all about the costumes, Trick-or-Treating, and being seen (but not recognized). When Annabelle gets sick and can't get out with her brother and sister, she's miserable. This is a tale of what happened on that dark and stormy night and how it turned into the Best Halloween Ever.
And remember, if you don't have a Kindle, no problem! You can download a FREE reading app from Amazon for almost any device, including PDF (to read on any computer).
Happy haunting!
Five Star Amazon Reviews!
"Who hasn't been young once and who hasn't looked forward to Halloween? This short story of three small-town kids who can hardly wait to go trick or treating is a nostalgic look back at those times, as well as a look into family conflicts. Their father is the strong, silent and compassionate type, and he comes through when it counts. A lovely slice of life, remembered. "
"I didn't know whether to laugh or cry as I read this short story that took me back in time. I remember exactly how those plastic masks smell and remember having wads of hair pulled out with the cheap rubber band holder. We could never afford the whole costume so only had the masks. Living up North meant wearing a winter coat anyway so the costume was hidden regardless. Thank you, Bobbi Chukran for another fantastic story."
A short story of 3,900 words.
Click here to buy on Amazon or read a free excerpt.
A heart-warming, nostalgic father/daughter tale from small town Texas. Annabelle, Jupie and Little Sister LOVE Halloween! Nine-year-old Annabelle is a fiend for Halloween and spins fantasies of the parties she'd throw if she were older, the costumes she'd wear and the food she'd serve. Back in 1965, it was all about the costumes, Trick-or-Treating, and being seen (but not recognized). When Annabelle gets sick and can't get out with her brother and sister, she's miserable. This is a tale of what happened on that dark and stormy night and how it turned into the Best Halloween Ever.
And remember, if you don't have a Kindle, no problem! You can download a FREE reading app from Amazon for almost any device, including PDF (to read on any computer).
Happy haunting!
Five Star Amazon Reviews!
"Who hasn't been young once and who hasn't looked forward to Halloween? This short story of three small-town kids who can hardly wait to go trick or treating is a nostalgic look back at those times, as well as a look into family conflicts. Their father is the strong, silent and compassionate type, and he comes through when it counts. A lovely slice of life, remembered. "
"I didn't know whether to laugh or cry as I read this short story that took me back in time. I remember exactly how those plastic masks smell and remember having wads of hair pulled out with the cheap rubber band holder. We could never afford the whole costume so only had the masks. Living up North meant wearing a winter coat anyway so the costume was hidden regardless. Thank you, Bobbi Chukran for another fantastic story."
The first in the Nameless, Texas series of e-stories
Available on Amazon.com for the Kindle.
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The women of Nameless, Texas are under the influence of their new favorite cooking show, The Butt Nekkid Texas Chef, and the annual Giving of Thanks community gathering may never be the same again. Things spiral out of control after Kendra Louise Harper offers to pick up some meat from a local farm for her Aunt Jewel, and turn hilarious when she and her friend, Jeffrey, end up in the wrong place at the wrong time and are snatched by two cross-dressing bank robbers.
According to one reader, this story is more fun than a pack of mutant chupacabras!
Comes with a Bonus Recipe for Aunt Jewel’s Sweet ‘n Tart Homemade Cranberry Sauce!
A Four Star Amazon Review!
"The real star of this clever short story is the town of Nameless, Texas (population 2,354,) where the people and goings on are about as quirky as you'll find. Bank robberies, a Thanksgiving celebration and a quest for a pork loin roast drive the story, but the characters are who you will remember."
BUY HERE or DOWNLOAD A SAMPLE
The women of Nameless, Texas are under the influence of their new favorite cooking show, The Butt Nekkid Texas Chef, and the annual Giving of Thanks community gathering may never be the same again. Things spiral out of control after Kendra Louise Harper offers to pick up some meat from a local farm for her Aunt Jewel, and turn hilarious when she and her friend, Jeffrey, end up in the wrong place at the wrong time and are snatched by two cross-dressing bank robbers.
According to one reader, this story is more fun than a pack of mutant chupacabras!
Comes with a Bonus Recipe for Aunt Jewel’s Sweet ‘n Tart Homemade Cranberry Sauce!
A Four Star Amazon Review!
"The real star of this clever short story is the town of Nameless, Texas (population 2,354,) where the people and goings on are about as quirky as you'll find. Bank robberies, a Thanksgiving celebration and a quest for a pork loin roast drive the story, but the characters are who you will remember."
The second in the Nameless, Texas series of e-stories...
Available on Amazon.com. BUY HERE!
A sample:
"Dewey Laudermilk woke up Sunday morning and right away, decided he was going to take down that old pecan tree in his grandma’s front yard. There wasn’t much to do on a Sunday besides watch television, and it wasn’t football season. He was tired of watching bowling, and the fishing shows put him to sleep. Besides, they just made him jealous of all those big bass boats.
Once he made the decision, Dewey didn’t waste time. He got up, dressed in old jeans and his lucky Tasmanian Devil tee-shirt, combed his curly dark hair---running his hands through it a time or two---checked the mirror, admired himself, got on the phone and called in the heavy reinforcements.
It might take three rednecks to screw in a light bulb, but for something like taking down an old pecan tree, it takes a village. The redneck network was a sight to behold around Nameless, Texas, where Dewey lived with his grandma."
Third in the "Nameless, Texas" Series. . .
A new cozy mystery short story from Bobbi A. Chukran
Available on Amazon.com. BUY HERE!
Aunt Jewel and the Poisoned Potlikker
When Kendra Louise Harper's Aunt Jewel decides to make a traditional "mess" of turnip greens to take to the annual Giving of Thanks community dinner and gathering in Nameless, Texas (population 2,354), little does she know that her special dish will become the source of widespread illness and even a death.
Question is, who would poison the potlikker, and why? How did it happen? Why was Aunt Jewel's dish targeted? The disaster comes a bit too close to home when Kendra's best friend, Jeffrey, becomes violently ill after he eats a "healthy" amount of the greens.
Filled with quirky characters, this latest cozy mystery in the "Nameless, Texas" short story series will delight those who love tales of small town murder.
Approximately 4,800 words, and includes free recipe for "Aunt Jewel's Slow Cooker Turnip Greens with Potlikker"
Available on Amazon.com. BUY HERE!
Aunt Jewel and the Poisoned Potlikker
When Kendra Louise Harper's Aunt Jewel decides to make a traditional "mess" of turnip greens to take to the annual Giving of Thanks community dinner and gathering in Nameless, Texas (population 2,354), little does she know that her special dish will become the source of widespread illness and even a death.
Question is, who would poison the potlikker, and why? How did it happen? Why was Aunt Jewel's dish targeted? The disaster comes a bit too close to home when Kendra's best friend, Jeffrey, becomes violently ill after he eats a "healthy" amount of the greens.
Filled with quirky characters, this latest cozy mystery in the "Nameless, Texas" short story series will delight those who love tales of small town murder.
Approximately 4,800 words, and includes free recipe for "Aunt Jewel's Slow Cooker Turnip Greens with Potlikker"
