This short story was inspired by an image from The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, a book by Chris Van Allsburg. The image is titled, "Another Place, Another Time."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysteries_of_Harris_Burdick

With many thanks to my parents and Harris Burdick.

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Deen was being tucked into bed by his father as he did every single night.

As the father kissed him goodnight and left the room, Deen stopped him and asked, "Where are you going now?"

"To the Midnight Castle," the dad replied.

The next day, Dad died.

A year later, Deen was arguing with his sister before bed.

"It is real! Dad said to look for him there if I ever lost him! I'm going to go there tonight and be with him, you'll see." Deen yelled.

His sister sighed. She was used to this.

"Deen, please stop. It's almost midnight and you have school tomorrow. Go to bed." She said sternly.

"No! I'm going to see dad! Why don't you understand? He's at the Midnight Castle, I'm going to see him! I'm actually being serious this time!" he snapped.

"Alright, go see him then," his sister said mockingly, giving up.

"How will you reach this Midnight Castle?" She made her way to the bedroom door, ready to leave.

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This short story was inspired by an image from The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, a book by Chris Van Allsburg. The image is titled, "Another Place, Another Time."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysteries_of_Harris_Burdick

With many thanks to my parents and Harris Burdick.

Preview audio:

storyj.mp/afyj8und46g5

Deen was being tucked into bed by his father as he did every single night.

As the father kissed him goodnight and left the room, Deen stopped him and asked, "Where are you going now?"

"To the Midnight Castle," the dad replied.

The next day, Dad died.

A year later, Deen was arguing with his sister before bed.

"It is real! Dad said to look for him there if I ever lost him! I'm going to go there tonight and be with him, you'll see." Deen yelled.

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"The Midnight Castle"

ghazak10

This is a short story written and illustrated by a 9th grade student, Ghalia Zakkar. The story is dark, revolving around a boy named Deen who wishes to meet his dead father at the Midnight Castle.

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