It’s the 4th Annual HALLOWEENSIE CONTEST!!!!!
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Get ready for some great Halloween stories! You can check out all the entries in the contest at Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog HERE and mine right below!
The rules for the contest are (copied from Ms. Hill’s blog) –
“Write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children (title not included in the 100 words), using the words pumpkin, broomstick, and creak. Your story can be poetry or prose, scary, funny or anything in between, but it will only count for the contest if it includes those 3 words and is 100 words (you can go under, but not over!). Post your story on your blog between right now this very second and Friday October 31st by 11:59 PM EDT”
Now – onto my entry! I hope you like it!
A Halloween Errand (100 words)
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The run-down store was deserted, except for the bored check-out clerk.
I searched the shelves for the trick-or-treat candy Mom wanted.
“Pumpkins and broomsticks,” a voice whispered.
Creeeak, groaned the floorboards.
Goosebumps crawled up my back.
Wasn’t the store deserted?
“Pumpkins and broomsticks.”
Creak.
Closer.
I turned.
No one.
“Pumpkins and broomsticks.”
Creak.
My heart pounded.
Forget the candy! I’m out of here!
A hand grabbed my arm.
I spun in terror.
THEN –
PHEW!
“I can’t find the pumpkins and broomsticks,” said an elderly lady holding a shopping list. “I’m going to a party tonight. Can you help me look?”
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Excellent, Erik! What a fun story! I really enjoyed it. Great job! 🙂
Thank you! 😀
Good job ERIK 😀
Thanks! 😀
Spooktacular, Erik! Fingers, fangs and toes crossed that you win! 🙂
Thank you Ms. Haberman! 😀
Oh Wow! Erik! Really made me smile out loud. great job!
Don’t let the Great Pumpkin get you!
Happy Halloween! 🙂
Thank you Ms. Bowman-Jahn! 😀
OOH! Good one Erik. Nothing is scarier than an old lady. Wait. That didn’t come out right. Anyway you scared me up good!
Your comment made my day, Ms. Meyers! 😀
Erik, Clicked on the LOVE button. Why it’s…it’s…(you know), Magsmashive!!! *wink* Outstanding job. So creative. And spine-chilling. What an ending!!
Thank you! I am glad that you like it! 😀
Have a donut. 🙂
Sure! *gobble gobble* Thanks! 😀
Clever and creepy!
Thank you! 😀
I was held in suspense. Great super-short story.
Thank you Ms. Jartz! 😀
You are welcome!
Lucy Jartz (Lucy J. arts) aka Lucy Lowry
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I like your writing.
Thank you! 😀
Erik that is amazeballs! You should try your hand at thrillers when you’re a bit older. You’re really great at suspense.
Great idea! 😀 Thank you! 😀
Awesome job, Erik. I see a fine writing future ahead!
Thank you very much, Ms. Carol. 🙂
That was suspenseful and such a fun read!
Thank you Ms. Brown! 🙂
PHEW is right! I’m so glad it was the old lady and not the ghost who lives in the storeroom of ALL 24-hour Stores!!!!! You knew that didn’t you? They hang out there because they can haunt 24 hours a day! Yes, it’s true.
Really fun entry, Erik! Loved the suspense!
Thank you Ms. Klostermann! W-wait. There are g-g-g-ghosts in 24-hour stores?! AHHHHH!!!! 😉
GAH, E! You know I scare easy! That story made my paws twitch with fears! Good luck.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thank you C! 😀
Great job, Erik 🙂
Thank you! 😀
I love surprise endings like this, ones with the chuckle factor. Great story, Erik! 🙂
Thank you CGLynn! 😀
I LOVE it! Perfect suspense and great ending. Have a great Halloween.
Thank you Ms. Foster! 😀
I actually jumped at the end. Great entry.
Thank you Mrs. Tilton! 😀
Your story is GREAT, Erik the GREAT! What fun and very clever! ♡
Thank you! 😀
Ha, ha! Really nice twist to the story 🙂
Thank you! 😀
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You built great suspense in this story, Erik! I loved the ending.
Thank you Ms. Finison! 😀 Your story was amazing! 😀
Haha! Watch out for whispering old women in want of well-read asssssitance! Wonderful entry, Erik!
Ha! Thank you! 😀
Ha-ha! That was a fun surprising ending. Great job, Erik!
Thank you Ms. Broas! 😀
Ooh, how fun, Erik! That was delightfully creepy! Loved the surprise ending 🙂 (And I have fixed your link on the link list, so hopefully you’ll get some more visitors now for your wonderful story! :)) Thanks so much for joining in the fun as always! 🙂
Thank you for fixing the link! I really appreciate it! Your contest was great! 😀
This is nicely spooky!
Thank you! 😀
Great story, Eric–super suspenseful! As a parent, I am glad to know about your blog, now, too! Thanks!
Thank you Ms. Halko! I really appreciate it! 😀
Ha, you totally caught me on the surprise ending!
Thank you Miss Marple! 😀 I’m glad I “got” you! 😀
Great ending, Erik!
Thank you, Ms. Silverman! 😀
Great way to build up the tension. Totally didn’t see that ending coming!
Thank you Ms. Darshana! 😀
Super spooky, super creative, super cool, SuperKid!
Thanks! 😀
I was hanging on every word….Yikes! Glad to know old ladies get to go to parties too. I’ve brought casseroles but never pumpkins and broomsticks! 😉
Ha! Thank you! 😀
Haha! Way to go. Good luck in the contest. 🙂
Thank you! 😀
Very clever twist, Erik! 🙂 Good luck!
Thank you! 😀
I think I’m going to go around saying “pumpkins and broomsticks” in my head tonight. Great story!!
Have fun! 😉
Spooky AND fun! 🙂 Good job, Erik!
Thank you! 😀
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Ha – that’s great fun, Erik. Good job!
Thank you!
Whoaoooo! that was scary! I’m not going shopping in little-ole stores anymore…. lol! Great writing Erik!
Ha! Thank you Ms. Tulloch! 😀