Chapter 34 - To Trick the Devil

Jackson walked the main street of Black Hollow, doing his best to ignore the Halloween banners hanging from the light posts, as well as the activity in the center of town around the gazebo as everyone prepared for the big celebration on Halloween. Thirst would be empty during the festival, but full once it shut down, the revelers moving for more adult entertainment once the kids had been appeased.

“Jackson,” a voice called out to him. “Want a free sample?”

Jackson turned and saw Saroj standing outside the ice cream store, a tray of small cups in his hands. Jackson eyed the yeti suspiciously as he deviated from his course to see what the giant offered. The yeti was famous for coming up with unique concoctions for his ice cream, some a little more bizarre than others. “I bet you’re enjoying the cooler weather,” Jackson said as he neared Saroj, the yeti’s body covered in a fine coat of white fur.