Sometimes They Get Hungry

By Jason K. Allen

On the last day of the Tipton County Fair, young Billy Slater waited outside as his older sister and her boyfriend entered the haunted house. He glanced up and examined the faded mural painted on the outer wall. The monsters depicted were cheesy and hopelessly outdated. He shook his head, wondering why anyone would pay good money for such a lame ride. His sister and her boyfriend never returned.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jason K. Allen
• Release date: Oct 27, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310783937

Jason K. Allen

Jason K. Allen is a writer, filmmaker, nature photographer, and wilderness guide from Nashville, Tennessee.

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Sometimes They Get Hungry

By Jason K. Allen

Copyright 2014 Jason K. Allen

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It was the dog days of summer and the Tipton County Fair was winding down.

Friday and Saturday night had seen big crowds and bright lights on the carnival midway. But on this gray, lazy Sunday afternoon -- the final day of the fair -- attendance was sparse. Several rides remained idle, allowing a few of the carnies to get some shuteye.

Among those roaming the fairgrounds this day was Bobby Slater, who was now wishing he’d stayed home and played video games. The fair was even more lame than last year, he thought. Then again, he was 15 years old; to him, everything was lame.

Bobby finished off his corn dog, which thus far had been the highlight of his day. He wiped mustard from his mouth with the back of his hand. He glanced over and noticed Bobo