It's my second year entering the KidLit Vibes contest hosted by the Frenzy Friends. I'll share my vibe word at the end of the story. Enjoy!
Party Inspector
by Stephanie Maksymiw
(Word Count 110)
Marie entered the room and looked around.
Her brow furrowed as she made note of everything.
"The music is too loud...
"The balloons need more air...
"And the streamers are not twisty enough!"
Marie sulked in the corner by herself.
The music was turned down as one brave soul approached her.
"What's wrong Marie?"
"The presents have no ribbons...
The lemonade is too sour...
And the cake doesn't have chocolate frosting."
"Charlie doesn't like chocolate."
"But I do. Isn't it my party?"
Marie missed one thing.
The banner which read “Happy Birthday Charlie!”
"Wait, what day is today?" Marie asked.
"The 7th. Your party is next week."
"Whoopsie," blushed Marie.
And my KidLit Vibes word is........
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Cranky.
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