Pumpking Planet
A Whimsical Halloween Flash Fiction Jake’s father works for NASA, where they plan to Jettison a pumpkin into space during a Halloween special event. After his friend draws a face on the gourd, Jake takes up a personal connection with it. It may have to do with his parent’s recent separation. The event could be key in a meaningful reconnection between father and son. Copyright 2014 by Jay M. Horne Bookflurry, Inc. has reproduced this book with the author’s permission on the world-wide-web for the convenience of his readers. All copyright protections are still in effect. Copying and pasting, screen captures, distribution, etc. is strictly prohibited. Pumpkin Planet “We’re not gonna kill it! We’re just going to carve it. It won’t feel a thing." It almost looked intelligent, with its crooked grin and beady little eyes, which we had yet to cut out of its head. "It’s Halloween, Jake! This is what people do!" said Gage as he turned the gourd in his hands. Gage had been ...