Happy Halloween! That day when all things pumpkin flavored, scented and colored rule; when every dog who has ever shared our home cowers under covers as the doorbell rings again, and again, and again; and when writers of picture books converge like a coven of witches and warlocks to stir 100 words into Halloweensie treats for kids of all ages.
The rules as stated on Susanna Hill’s site are simple: 100 words (not including the title); kid-friendly; using the terms monster, candy corn (counted as one word), and shadow. Entries are linked at Susanna’s site – read as many as you dare! I double dare you to comment on as many as you can! I trust you won’t be disappointed – they’re much more satisfying than anything you’ll find at the bottom of a treat bag.
And now, without further adoooOOO..
MONSTER! (100 words)
Jeremiah whispered, “I vant to drink your blood.”
But then he bumped into Jessy’s desk. Milk spilled across her homework.
She yelled, “Monster!”
“No! I’m not!”
He stumbled down the stairs, smashing into Gran’s favorite planter. CRASH!
She cried, “Monster!”
“No! I’m not!”
Jeremiah tripped and toppled the candy corn dish.
Jimmy hissed, “Monster!”
“No! I’m not!”
Lips quivering over bloodied fangs, Jeremiah squinted at his blurry shadow.
“What do they see that I don’t?”
He sighed. “Everything.”
Jeremiah straightened his cape, grabbed a sack, and put on his thick glasses.
“I’m no Monster! This Vampire vants to trick or treat!”
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