Tommy, aged five, pens his Christmas letter. His request? More brains for his family; they just don't understand him.
He begs his mum to post the letter. With only one day left, it may not get there in time--he might end up with no presents.
Or, he might end up with exactly what he requested.
Santa Claus is coming. Be careful what you wish for.
800 words / Horror
Welcome to Inklets, a series of short (and sometimes short-short) stories ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to lingering just on the edge of normal. One thing's for sure: you won't look at the world the same way again.
