How Sharon the Skeleton Arrived at the Salon

It was a foggy October morning when the salon owner arrived at Beauty Creates Confidence, preparing for a typical day. As she unlocked the doors, she noticed something peculiar on the doorstep: a large, mysterious box wrapped in black-and-orange striped paper. A note was taped to the top, written in a flowing, old-fashioned script that read, “For Beauty Creates Confidence. Open if you dare…”

Her curiosity got the better of her. With a mix of excitement and a little nervousness, she tore open the wrapping paper and lifted the lid. Inside, there lay a skeleton—a chic one at that! The skeleton wore a stunning pink dress, oversized fancy glasses, and a vibrant zarape draped over her shoulders. The owner couldn’t help but laugh. “Well, aren’t you fabulous!” she said, lifting the skeleton out of the box. Attached to the skeleton’s hand was another note that read, “My name is Sharon, and I’m here for the party.”

As she set Sharon up inside the salon, strange things began to happen. The radio suddenly switched on, playing a spooky tune, and the lights flickered. Just as she started to wonder if the skeleton had brought a spirit along, Sharon’s jaw clicked open, and it looked like she was smiling. The salon filled with a strange but joyful energy.

Then, something truly spooky occurred. Sharon’s fingers, one by one, seemed to move ever so slightly, pointing toward the salon’s calendar. Her bony hand rested on the date of October 31st. The owner decided to roll with it. “Alright, Sharon,” she said, “looks like you’re inviting yourself to our Halloween and Día de los Muertos festivities!”

From that day on, Sharon became the salon’s unofficial hostess. The team dressed her up in different outfits, matching the salon’s themes, and even let her “hold” a hairdryer for fun. Clients adored her, and she quickly became a local legend. Rumor had it that Sharon had traveled from the spirit world just to join in on the salon’s celebrations, seeking a place where she could dance between the realms of the living and the dead.

As Halloween and Día de los Muertos approached, the salon transformed into a festive space filled with marigolds, candles, and sugar skulls. Sharon, always in the center of it all, seemed to glow a little brighter. Some even swore they saw her bony fingers tap along to the beat of the music now and then.

Whether Sharon was truly enchanted or just a spooky coincidence, no one really knew. But one thing was certain: she had brought a special kind of magic to Beauty Creates Confidence Salon, and every October, she’d be there to welcome the spirits and clients alike with her stylish flair and skeleton smile.