Shell-shocked on Halloween

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Molly trudged along the moonlit beach, her mermaid tail costume swishing around her ankles. She’d cleverly cut holes for her feet, allowing her to walk – albeit awkwardly – in the otherwise restrictive outfit. Sand worked its way into her shoes with each step, a gritty reminder of her disappointing Halloween.

The party had been a disaster. Too much candy and soda left her stomach churning, and the stuffy, overcrowded house had on...