Welcome to Micro-Terrors

Scary Stories for Kids

Where it's always the spooky season, full of chills, thrills, and spine-tingling spooks.

Micro-terrorers are family-friendly frights for those ages eight and up.

And while our stories are for younger years, we are still talking about things that go bump in the night,

and some children may not be able to handle what others can.

Parental consent is recommended.

Now, for tonight's Micro Terror.

The Snowman by Scott Donnelly.

Danny woke up quickly, a chill rushing through his body. But it wasn't one of fear or excitement.

It was one of anxious anticipation. When he had gone to sleep the night before, he knew

there was a chance of snow overnight. The weatherman made it seem like it might have even

been enough to cause some school delays

or even closings.

Danny leaped out of bed and yanked his curtains apart to reveal the outside world to himself.

And just as he had hoped, the world was covered by a thick, white blanket of snow.

A smile broke free on Danny's face.

He rushed downstairs to check with his parents to make sure these schools were cancelled,

and if they weren't for some reason, he'd find a way to convince them it wasn't a good

idea to be traveling in such messy conditions.

But there was no need for convincing.

"'Schools closed, buddy,' Danny's dad, Doug said.

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