The reader leaves your story less confident than the narrator, @cryptofi . There remains a suspicion that a dark future awaits James, one in which he may never grow old. One in which perhaps other sinister events may take place.

As soon as we read the sign:

“WONDER GIFTS : IS ALL YOURS”

We suspect James is in for trouble. We hope he won't enter the store, but of course if he doesn't enter there won't be a story worth telling!

You describe a terrifying scene well. Thank you for posting this effective horror story in the Ink Well community.