Toy Garden 4

By Wayne L Murphy

It's that time of year again, and Margaret is up to no good. If you enjoyed the first three books in the series, then you are in for a real treat with this one. Come see what Margaret has in store for her family and friends this holiday. She is waiting for you.
This book is a new collection of short stories and poems that follow the story line of the other Toy Garden books.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wayne L Murphy
• Release date: Oct 31, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310244773

Wayne L Murphy

Wayne L Murphy was born in Mt. Kisco, NY. He grew up in Dutchess County and now lives in Catskill, NY. Wayne has written two novels, a novella, and countless short stories, poems, and articles. Wayne played soccer for 28 years, and has coached several boys and girls' teams. He is also a fan of NY sports teams. Wayne earned his Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Wayne has owned his own business twice in the past. In his spare time he likes to work around his house, play video games, ride his motorcycle, and travel. He also enjoys movies and live music. One of his favorite places to visit is the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Some of his favorite authors include Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, John Grisham, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Dr. Seuss. Wayne enjoys a simple, peaceful, and positive life. He has one brother, one sister, and two wonderful nieces. "I have been writing since about age 13, it has always been a personal pleasure of mine. Trying to get my first book published has been a big step for me. I have always enjoyed writing, whether it is a poem, a song, or a short story. I am eager to share my work and I hope that people enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it."

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Toy Garden 4

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Table of Contents

No. 2 Pencil

Diary Entry 1

Happy Helloween

Diary Entry 2

Happy Helloween Part 2

HH2 (cont.)

Toy Garden Note

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Chapter 2

Thanksgiving Chapter 3

Poem, untitled

The Tree Fort

Diary Entry 3

Tree Fort Chapter 2

Tree Fort Chapter 3

Leaves Just One

Snow Day

Thank you/ Connect

About the Author

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No. 2 Pencil

This is one of my most favorite times of the year. First there is Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then there is Christmas, which I don't really care for, and then New Year's. Maybe the new year will be better than this past year. I guess I can only hope, Margaret thought out loud.

"Now, what should I be for Halloween? A princess? No. A ghost... goblin... maybe a skeleton... huff... I don't know. I've got so many things to do, I certainly don't need to be worried about what to wear."

Margaret wandered around the house. She put the pillows in place on the couch. She dusted the end table. She replaced the bulb in the lamp. She continued cleaning and organizing the house. It was something she often did to keep her mind occupied.

Halloween was a just over a week away. Margaret's brother, Peter, had been sick for a few days. When Peter's teacher asked Margaret where he had been, she simply told him that he was sick. You know how he is, Margaret said as she brushed off the question. Margaret always kept up her facade of being a sweet, precious, older sister. To make herself look good she took work home for him; he did it, and she returned it the next day.

Tell your brother I hope he is feeling well soon. We miss him in class.

I will be sure to tell him. I would imagine he will be feeling better very soon. "That little snot nose is always sick, they should just send him away somewhere," Margaret thought to herself.

Thanks, Margaret. You better get to class; you don't want to be late. Run along.

"Yes, Miss Weaver, you stupid bitch," she muttered under her breath.

What was that, Margaret?

Oh, nothing. I was just saying have a nice day.

Oh, you too, dear.

Margaret sat in class that day, staring out the window, and not paying attention to the teacher. She couldn't help but think about Aedan, her dear friend Aedan.

A few weeks ago she had been out on the playground at school. As normal, she was keeping to herself. She had her head down, reading a book. Some of the boys were running around playing tag. One boy was running towards her, away from another boy, and she did not see him coming. When she looked up from her book, at the last second, it was too late. She did not have time to step out of the way and the boy, Aedan, ran right into her and knocked her to the ground.

What the hell? she screamed.

Oh, sorry. We were just playing tag.

Sorry? Maybe you should watch where the heck you are going.

Sorry, I didn't see you.

As she sat on the ground, Margaret reached down and put her hand on her stomach; something