Odd ending, chalk it up to the contrariness of kids, I guess.

well, i had to get the quarter on the ground somehow…;]

It’s amazing how dishonest kids can be.

Oh, light-up shoes…the memories…
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Anyhoos, I liked this one. You seem to be getting even better with your emotions (reactions, etc.) and detail.

kid dialouge was excellent! Best quarter ficlet .

Yeah, the dialogue was great, but I’m confused by the five year old’s sudden change of heart, especially when he could’ve gotten five pennies for it. :)

very original. as a kid, I probably would’ve haggled for 6 pennies (my favorite number) ; p

sweet. I recall somebody trying to pull that one on me. I ended up with my quarter, which ended up in a video game. Well portrayed.