The Shrinking Slumber Party

    By robert grantham

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    13 May, 2024

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    After a night full of giggles and whispers, Katie, Cassie, and Skye woke up from their slumber party. They quickly got dressed and prepared to face another exciting day at school.

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    They hopped on their bikes and pedaled off to school, oblivious of the adventure that awaited them. Their clothes felt strangely loose but they brushed it off as a result of the previous night's pillow fights.

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    By lunchtime, they met up at their usual table. It was then they realized their clothes were even larger than when they left home. They laughed it off as a funny coincidence.

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    However, as the day progressed, their clothes kept getting bigger. They held onto their outfits as they moved around, attracting curious looks from their peers.

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    After school, they rushed to Cassie's house, their safe haven. They pondered over their predicament, wondering if they were indeed shrinking.

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    They decided to sleep it off, hoping that things would return to normal the next day. They changed into their pajamas, which surprisingly still fit, and dozed off.

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    The next morning, they woke up to find their clothes fitting perfectly again. They heaved a sigh of relief and promised to keep this their little secret.

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    They went to school as usual but with a newfound appreciation for their normal-sized clothes. The strange incident made their bond stronger and they chuckled whenever they remembered the 'shrinking day'.

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    Back in class, they were careful about their clothes. They even started carrying a spare set of clothes to school, just in case the 'shrinking' happened again.

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    However, the 'shrinking' never happened again. The girls often joked about it, adding a dash of mystery and magic to their everyday school life.

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    Years later, they still remembered the 'shrinking day' fondly. It was a bizarre incident that added a unique twist to their friendship.

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    Even as they ventured into different paths in life, they always cherished their childhood friendship, the shared secrets, the laughter, and of course, the unforgettable 'shrinking day'.

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