Saturday, October 16, 2010

All Hallow's Eve


That's right! Saturday Centus is knocking at the door again, and this week Jenny's got Halloween in her sights (thanks to a little help from our friend, Anna). Having already added my 100 words to her prompt, which is in red, I offer the following itty bitty story for your perusal:


All Hallow’s Eve

The mood was electric as the little group hurried from door to door––five giggling ghouls, illuminated by a witch's moon.

"Trick or treat!" they shouted as the door opened..."

“Trick or treat? Sorry, kids; you’ve got it wrong. Halloween was Thursday.”

“Maybe you’ve got it wrong, lady,” said the ghost, leaning forward. “Here’s the thing. We have leftover tricks. Lots of ‘em.”

“We do,” hissed the grim reaper. “Hideous ones.”

The woman stared incredulously at the scary little gang on her doorstep.

“So, what’ll it be?” asked Frankenstein's bride.

A chilly gust of wind blew the door open as another victim made her way to the kitchen.
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31 comments:

  1. karenOctober 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    So I guess the moral of this story is: Beware late trick or treaters - there might be more than meets the eye...? I consider myself warned. Good spooky short story with a twist at the end!

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  2. DeborahOctober 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Oh very clever, a great SC, I loved it! :o)

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  3. gautami tripathyOctober 16, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Scarily spooky...

    within the pages

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  4. TinaOctober 16, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    uw that made me shiver. what a creepy horror story.

    Tina from Mummy Diaries

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  5. KatOctober 16, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    This was nice and spooky Sue. Sounds like the start to a nice scary story! I just read your last post about your nephews - obviously talent runs in your family! Kat

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  6. UnknownOctober 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Ha! Your music was spooky too...
    so...
    which is going to get the trick? hmmmmm....

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  7. JessOctober 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    That was a good one Sue- I' curious about what tricks Frankenstein's bride has?

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  8. JackieOctober 16, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I don't quite get it :/

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  9. Grandma HoneyOctober 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    How do you do this Sue? Really, how? Do you even dream creatively?

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  10. VikiOctober 16, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    The scary music just makes the story even better lol. Great job.

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  11. AmesOctober 16, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Ok let's see Halloween is Saturday? Or is it Sunday? Oooh I better this right. Can't send the kids out on the wrong night, and especially to your place. Creepy!:)~Ames

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  12. UnknownOctober 16, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Sue...you always surprise me. Good one!

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  13. JudieOctober 16, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Sue, that was wonderful! And the music! Perfect! I wish I had thought of that music. I have some but it is Night on Bald Mountain--not nearly as recognizable as yours!!

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  14. DarleneOctober 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Another good one! Seems like you just keep these good ones coming every Saturday. I always like your endings, never know what the heck they are going to be like. I love surprise endings and you are very good at them.

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  15. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)October 16, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Loved your twisted fairy tale. 'Tis the season to beware of things that yell....'trick or treat' in the night! Baaahhhwwwhwaaaaa!!! (that was my scary ghost sound) I feel ya'll shakin' in your boots!

    Ya'll have a marvelously blessed weekend! :o)

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  16. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, I wouldn't have wanted to be that lady. :) Some more of your great talent showing in this one sweet Sue. Hugs

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  17. CherylOctober 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Great imagination and scary stuff.

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  18. CBOctober 16, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Sue you have a dark side - (creepy laughter!). I love that you put a Frankenstein's bride in there!

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  19. yayaOctober 16, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Hmmm..I'm having a Halloween party on Sat. and we're taking "victims" to the Creepy Woods for some scary stories over a campfire and some surprises jumping out of the woods..maybe I'll use this story! Good job!

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  20. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 17, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    Now THAT was creepy...and I laughed and laughed and laughed because you sucked me right in!!!

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  21. TerraOctober 17, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Creepy for sure. I am a little chilled thinking that just could happen

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  22. ShaunaOctober 17, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Love it thanks :)

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  23. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    This is awesome, Sue!I love your voice's dark side! It's shockingly devious and fun.
    xoRobyn

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  24. TgoetteOctober 17, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Awesome job, Sue! How quickly we forget that many of the little trolls who beg for candy (and then hit us up for more claiming they are the last trick-or-treaters we will see tonight) are the same evil scoundrels who soap our car windows, toilet paper our yards and throw eggs at our houses. LOL!

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  25. DonnaOctober 17, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    What a neat "true writer's" mind and imagination you have! You are amazing!!!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    This seems so scary in its realism! Nicely written.

    Teresa

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  27. noexcusesOctober 17, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Great imagination! I really enjoyed this one!

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  28. MomzaOctober 18, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    so cute, Sue!
    Do you ever run outta ideas?

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  29. AmyOctober 21, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Oh, conniving! What a truly viscous idea. I am slightly ashamed of them and slightly in awe of their genius.

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  30. cj SchlottmanOctober 22, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Sue, You've outdone yourself! This is fabulous - so rich with imagery and mischief. As usual, beautiful writing.

    Thanks..........cj

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  31. JennyOctober 27, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I think those kids came here last year!

    Love the evil twist on the innocent tradition. Maybe she can give them ground glass brownies...OK. No. That would jsut be wrong on a lot of levels.

    Thanks for sharing your amazing story-telling skills with us on this spooky little Halloween treat!

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