First Day

In this humorous short tale, a well-meaning dad anxiously anticipates a call from school after his fifth-grade daughter chooses to dress as Dracula for her first day. Haunted by his own childhood insecurities, his worries mount as he reflects on the challenges of parenting. Written by Seth Fried, a two-time Pushcart Prize winner and contributor to notable publications, this story explores themes of childhood and parental concern with a comedic touch.