Anecdotes of childhood mischief from "summary" of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
As a young Thunderbolt Kid, mischief was a daily occurrence. From the innocent pranks played on neighbors to the elaborate schemes concocted with friends, my childhood was filled with moments of pure chaos and hilarity. One particular memory that stands out is the time we decided to create a fake monster in the woods to scare unsuspecting passersby. Armed with nothing but some old sheets and a few flashlights, we spent hours crafting our monstrosity, complete with glowing red eyes and eerie sounds. As night fell, we positioned our creation in the darkest part of the woods and waited for our victims to stumble upon it. The screams and laughter that ensued were music to our ears, as we reveled in the success of our prank. Another favorite pastime of ours was the classic game of ding-dong-ditch. We would sneak up to a neighbor's door, ring the bell, and then hide in...
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