I have never been a huge fan of Halloween. I don’t enjoy dressing in costumes, and I’m not fond of creepy/scary/gross things. BUT there are aspects of Halloween I do enjoy. First, fun sized candies. Second, Susanna Leonard Hill’s annual Halloweensie writing contest. This is her 9th year, and it is as fun a challenge as ever.

The rules are that is must be a children’s story that contains some form of the the words potion, cobweb, and trick. Oh yeah, and it must be 100 words or less. Quite the challenge, but one I’m am happy to take on.

Billy and Buddy’s Epic Halloween

Billy and Buddy’s Halloween was epic!

They had ditched their sister Maggie, played some pranks, tricked little kids out of their candy, and now their sacks were brimming with treats.

“Enough?” asked Billy.

“Enough!” said Buddy.

They spun around to walk home when…

WHAM! They turned smack into an old woman with wispy, cobweb-like hair.

“Give me candy!” she cackled. “Perfect for potions!” She snatched their sacks and scurried away.

“A witch!”

They ran home crying.

Their story fascinated Maggie. “It must have been scary.” (She tucked a cobwebby wig behind her back.) “Would you like a piece of candy?”

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