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RE: Ghost Fair - A 50-word short story
Very nice! I like how it's all wrapped up, constituting a full story in the 50 words and not just a scene. Also, the spookiness is very nicely transmitted.
To me, what's creepier about fairs is the permanent loudness and cheerfulness. At all times, day at night, appropriate or inappropriate. And maybe also Joyland and Something Wicked This Way Comes (?). And Pinocchio.
Oh that’s so true. The permanent cheerfulness. No matter what is going on. Some crime could be happening and you would still hear the overly loud and cheerful fair music. (Shudders!)