Mildred and Arthur were overly conscious of their looks. They were always shopping for new and improved ways to keep up their appearance.
They finally found something they both could really like, a French cream, that promised to take an entire decade off their looks. When it came in the mail they were ecstatic.
They made sure to set it aside, on their favorite counter, where nothing could possibly happen to it.
There was a bit of a problem though.
Their ever~curious son, nine~year~old Ralph, got his hands on it. It lived up to its promise.
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Lovely touch of black comedy.
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Thanks. It’s based on something I read a few weeks ago.
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Uh-oh 🙂
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Cruel twist! Didn’t see it coming!
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Thanks..life often deals those completely unexpected blows
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No! I was going to make some comment about wanting a cream that took a decade off … but then … great (dark) twist.
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Thanks I’ve always wondered if that could happen to someone
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Oops.
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I to did not see the end coming, an enjoyable story
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Some children can’t help themselves… I would imagine their parents should have known better!
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Yes, Since children can’t help being curious, that problem was inevitable
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So unexpected.
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That o so very often happens
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Oops… poor little kid
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Hey that’s such a scary age
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Well, that’s some fine parenting. So worried about how they look, they buy something delectable and put it out on the counter. Poor kid.
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Yes they should have thought that one through.
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Sorry. I got sucked into your story 😂
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Hahahaha! I’m sure it did! 😛
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