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The Sweetest Ingredient
The Daily Word #142 (201–666 words)
Who can take a sunrise …
Every Halloween, the Candy Man pushed his rusted red cart through Willow Hills, singing a cheerful tune that drew children from their homes.
Sprinkle it with dew …
Children of every age waited all year for this day, lured by his voice echoing through the streets and eager for a taste of his mouthwatering treats.
Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two …
Nobody knew where the tall, old man in red gloves and a black fedora hat came from, but everyone knew his rule.
“One piece of candy,” he whispered. “Never two.”
But 12-year-old Milton thought the rule was ridiculous. He approached The Candy Man’s cart with mischief in his heart.
“Something sweet, young man?” The Candy Man asked, revealing his yellowed, stained teeth. Milton selected a chocolate-covered cherry. When the Candy Man turned away, he secretly grabbed another.
The old man smiled. “Greedy little boy.”
Milton dashed home, laughing. Yet as twilight arrived, his chuckles quickly ceased.
