Halloween Haul (Halloweensie 2022)

Wow, it's been 6 months since I've posted a writing contest entry. Been taking this time to focus on other things, so I'm excited that I was inspired with this years Halloweensie contest hosted by Susanna Leonard Hill. The story must be a 100 word (or less) Halloween story appropriate for children using the words slither, treat, and scare. Enjoy!

Halloween Haul

By Stephanie Maksymiw

Word Count: 93

What do we have here?

A bucket of treats.

I reach down and get…

A box of raisins?!?!

That's not a treat.

Away dried-up fruit.

Flee in fear.

Slither in shame .

The next treat must be better.

Candy bar!

Crunch.

Yummmmm!

What’s next?

Caramel apple!

Crunch.

Owwwwwww!

Uh-oh.

My teeth hurt.

I need my dentist.

But she’s busy tonight.

Doing what?

Giving out toothbrushes.

Handing out stickers.

Scaring trick-or-treaters with tales of cavities.

I’ll have to wait.

Until then, no more sugar or hard foods.

What can I eat?

A box of raisins!!!!