Halloween was fun and all until Oct. 31, 1877. My friends and I went trick-or-treating at 9 or 8:05. We finished at 12:05, all of us except Macy.
Here’s my story. “Don’t stay out too late Stephanie,” my mom called. “OK,” I shouted back, not really caring. My friends and I were already outside.
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