99 words Prompt:- Serious Rumour

March 13, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a place where children once played. It can be a field, a playground, or any place that attracted children to play. But now it is empty. Abandoned. Go where the prompt leads!

1. Submit by March 18, 2022. Please use the form below if you want to be published in the weekly collection. The Collection publishes on the Wednesday following the next Challenge. Stories must be 99 words. Rules & Guidelines.
2. Writers retain all copyrights to any stories published at Carrot Ranch.
3. A website or social media presence is not required to submit. A blog or social media link will be included in the title of any story submitted with one.
4. Please include your byline with your title on one line. Example: Little Calves by Charli Mills. Your byline can be different from your name.
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Serious Rumour

‘It is painful to see this playground abandoned.’ Simon said
You say? Alex asked
‘Did I do that? It’s what the people of this town believed, because of Steve.’
‘What I said? I made up a ghost story, if kids began to disappear What would I do?’
‘They say before a kid disappear they get a mole on right hand’ Alex said
Simon said ‘I have two moles since birth, why I didn’t disappear?’
Alex said ‘Maybe you are the kidnapper’.
‘He can’t even kidnap cockroach’ Steve giggled
With an evil smile ‘Wish the kids are safe’ Simon said.

Thank you for reading 🤗

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