My April Fool’s Prank on My Parents That Went Horribly Wrong

I grew up playing April Fool’s jokes back in the 90s. One year, when I was 17 and my younger brother was 14, I decided to prank my parents by screaming that he had fallen into our well. My dad and mum panicked and raced downstairs. Neighbours gathered. My heart pounded when I shouted “April Fool!” My mother collapsed in relief and my father stood stunned for a moment before delivering a sharp slap. He dragged me upstairs, made me hold a painful punishment stance and ordered my brother to fetch a cane. I spent the next 30 minutes shaking and sweating under my father’s watchful eye. That day I swore never to prank anyone again. It was a lesson I’ll never forget. April 1 is just hours away—share your best or worst April Fool’s stories!

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