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Left for Dead: Child’s Play

October Six Word Photo Story Challenge: Scary

Dumped, forgotten. Still standing.

She’s back.

I discovered this doll during a walk — discarded by the owner and left for garbage. Her hair was a mess.

Did she crawl out of the garbage bag to stand up for herself? Maybe.

Her appearance is deceiving. Bright eyes and a smile. Is she looking for a playmate? Or something else. I wonder what she’ll do next. Is her sweet smile behind an act of — revenge?

The moment I saw her, I thought of the killer doll “Chucky” from the movie, “Child’s Play.” When I snapped the photo, I got the shivers — she’s unforgettable.

I hope I don’t see her again.

Thank you, Mary Chang Story Writer, for the inspiration and her October “Scary Challenge” in her cool new publication, Six Word Photo Story Challenge. This story is my first answer to her question, “What does scared out of your wits mean?”

About Emma Tiger Lee

“Scared as hell to tell.” Finding courage, self-empowerment, and healing through true stories — one story at a time.