Dressed in a well-worn hoodie emblazoned with the cheeky phrase “I’m already dead inside, just give me candy,” the adult was dragged from house to house by a brightly dressed child who couldn't stop giggling. The child embodies the spirit of Halloween with a playful twist, as they approached each doorstep, a grin spread across their face, the familiar excitement of trick-or-treating flooding back like a nostalgic wave. With every handful of candy dropped into their bag, they felt a sense of joy that cut through the mundane, proving that embracing a little whimsy and humor was the perfect antidote to adulthood. Though tired from a long day, in that moment the weight of the day faded, leaving only laughter from that parent and the sweet promise of sugary delights to the child.
