The streets are filled with ghouls and goblins swinging bags and plastic pumpkins as they hurry to meet their friends.
I can feel the excitement in my bones. Tonight is the night! I look at myself and nod. I’m ready!
When a group of kids run by, I step onto the sidewalk. “Hey! Wait up!”
They stop and turn. “Cool costume!” says the cowboy.
“Thanks!”
“Do we know you, Skeleton?” asks the robber.
“I don’t think so, I’m Mikey. I used to live here. Can I go with you guys?”
They look at each other and shrug, “Sure.”
We run up sidewalks and ring doorbells, calling out “Trick-or-Treat!” We visit every neighborhood and soon our bags are bursting at the seams.
“I wish this night would never end!” I say.
“Me, too,” says the ninja, “but I gotta be home by 9.”
Porch lights start to switch off, and one by one, my new friends say good-bye.
Finally, I make it home. The rusty gate squeals as I push it open. I drag my feet slowly up the path and stop beside the stone that reads:
R.I.P.
Mikey Taylor
1941-1952
I can’t wait for next year!
Lindsey Hobson, author 
My 3rd graders would absolutely LOVE this story! What a surprise ending! Well done, friend! Good luck to you!
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Thank you! Good luck to you, too!
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I love your story, Lindsey!! Well done!
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Thank you!
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This story is so great! I love a surprise ending! You wrote a spooky story that is not-too-scary and is perfect for MG readers! Great work!
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Thank you! And thanks for all your help through the writing process!
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Wow, wasn’t expecting that ending! Well done! Good luck 🙂
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Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂
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Oooo! Love the spooky ending! I think kids would love this story. Good luck!
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Thank you so much!
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Oh Mikey! At least he was able to celebrate Halloween. Great job with your entry. And good luck.
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Thanks, Colleen!
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I haven’t seen entries with this image yet so was pumped to read this! Love the surprise ending – just the right amount of spooky! Good luck!!
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Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
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Love it, and the surprise ending! It’s just creepy enough anyone.
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So glad you liked it! I love surprise endings 😁
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Very creepy and fun! I enjoyed reading this very much, Lindsey.
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Thanks for reading! I’m glad you liked it!! 😁👍🎃💀
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I love a creepy ending! Nice job!
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Thanks! Me too!
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LOVE the reveal! I also like how it makes ghosts friendly, while still having a creepy vibe. Awesome work!
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Thanks so much!
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Mwahaha. Great Halloween story, Lindsey, with very authentic voice and dialogue. You really brought this image to life! @AnneLipton
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Thanks so much! Happy Halloween! 💀🎃👻
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I love it. Very creepy. Good luck.
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Thanks!!
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ooooh! creepy! great job!
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Thank you 🎃
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Lindsey, Cool story–gave me chills🎃
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Thanks! I love hearing that 👻
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Aww thanks for sharing this sweet rise from the dead story with us for the fall writing frenzy!
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Thank you, and Lydia Lukidis, for such a wonderful event!!
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🥰🥰🥰
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As stated earlier, this was just the right amount of spooky. I enjoyed this very much. I am amazed at how many writers can write a full story with so few words. Well done. Stay well.
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
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