Really Bad Karma

by Three Gryphon[s]

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I know I’m weird, okay?
I mean, it’s not your everyday person that has Clausetrophobia, or whatever, right?
What, there’s a lot of people who’re afraid of tight spaces?
Huh?
Who said I was afraid of that?
Oh, so that’s why none gets it when I say I’m Clausetrophobic…
Actually, I’m afraid of Santa Clause.
Yeah.
I was 4, okay? My parents were all hyped up and stuff, and so was I.
Then, when we came downstairs, I didn’t even notice the presents, because my bird was dead.
“Santa murdered Petey, Momma!”
“What? No, honey, he wouln’t do that!”
The next year my turtle (also named Petey) died at Christmas.
When I was 12, my mom died of Cancer. That’s right, on Christmas morning.
So, I figure, Santa is either a serial killer, or I have really bad karma.

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Average Reader Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

  1. Really Bad Karma

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I would never sit on the jolly fat guys lap either, he’s scarier than the Easter Bunny. I was happy when i found out that Santa was not….rest of thought untyped due to those who believe!

  2. Really Bad Karma

    artistsrunwild's Buddy Icon artistsrunwild

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    hey thanks for entering my challenge

    a very creative choice for a phobia and one i was definitely not expecting

    well done!

  3. Really Bad Karma

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Heehee, when I was little I got to see Santa swarmed by M-16 toting Military Police, thrown to the ground, and held at gunpoint. Very exciting Christmas that year!

  4. Really Bad Karma

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    {Horrified after reading THX ’s comment.}
    ~
    I like the opening narration. I knew there were people afraid of St. Nick, but I didn’t know it had a name.

  5. Really Bad Karma

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    At first I was like “hmm…claustrophobia is fairly common. Doesn’t exactly fit the challenge…and jeez, didn’t even spell it right…” But then you pulled me out of my idiotic thoughts with your unexpected turnaround. Thank you. =)
    ~
    And THX , how lucky you were to witness such a sight. Well, maybe not…but the seventh-grader in me says that’s the coolest thing ever!

  6. Really Bad Karma

    Laine P. Grey's Buddy Icon Laine P. Grey

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I liked it, and here I thought I would have to point out the misspelling of your phobia! Then, I read on and realized it was intentional. I liked the linking of the different scenarios.

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    Yeah Write!'s Buddy Icon Yeah Write!

    Posted 9 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    haha! love the story and, thx, i believe your comment could be the base for another very interesting story!

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    BetwINeen's Buddy Icon BetwINeen

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great story…i didn’t evem no that there was a phobia of santa claus!

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