Margo and Rachel stood out in the street as they watched their little ones walk up the steps and knock on the front door of one of their neighbor’s houses. An elderly woman opened the front door and smiled. ‘’Trick or treat,’’ the boys sang out in unison.

  Well aren’t you boys precious,’’ The elderly lady cooed.

  The elderly woman reached into her green, ceramic bowl and pulled out two tootsie pops. She dropped the candy into the bag and grinned. ‘’Happy Halloween,’’ The elderly lady said.

  She waved at the children and stepped inside. Across the street, in the shadows, Danny followed behind Margo, David, Alex, and Rachel. Silently he moved amidst the trees and the shadows. That night, after trick or treating,...

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