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Okay, I’ve finally entered one of best-selling children’s book author, Susanna Leonard Hill’s fantastic, super-competitive children’s writing events. It’s her Third Annual Halloweensie Contest!
Entries can be funny, scary or anything in between, poetry or prose, but they must have 100 words or less, and contain the words: spooky, black cat and cackle.
If you have a moment between now and October 31st (when they are all due), do yourself a favor and read the entries on Susanna’s site. It’s always worth the effort. Better yet, you still have a few days to enter if you wish.
Voting on top choices takes place on November 4th.
Now, be afraid. Be very afraid…

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TREAT OR TRICK?
Headstone Hill's a spooky place. Wanda Witch lives there. It's said she steals small children. Little ones beware! Dared to go on Halloween, Rip approached her house. He tiptoed past the black cat. Quiet as a mouse. Wanda pulled the creaky door, Stretching a sly smile. "My, a sweet young child is here!" EWWW, they're all so vile! Shaking, Rip held out his bag, Waiting for some stuff. Wanda gave a sugared snake. "This was not so tough! I don't need to be afraid. You gave me a sweet." Then she yanked Rip in, cackling, "BEAST, come get your treat!"![]()
This is excellent! So fun and what a great twist. Great job, Donna! I love it!
Thanks so much for popping in to read it, Cheryl! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. :0)
Loved it!!
BWAHAHAHAHA! ;0)
Delightfully frightful 🙂
Thanks, Lesley! It’s great to hear from you, and Happy Halloween! :0)
Yeah! Gives me the shivers! LOL So fun! Great job Donna!
Thanks much, fellow Scribbler! ;0)
CHOMP! Excellent twist.
Thanks! GULP ;0)
Oh no! R.I.P. little rip. I hope he got to eat his sugared snake first 🙂 Very scary!
Hee, hee, hee, nope Beast got Rip’s goody sack too. Thanks for popping in, Lauri! ;0)
Ahhh. I’m running away! Very scary.
Thanks, Stacy. Sleep with the lights on! :0)
This is awesome! And hilarious – or maybe that’s just me?
Thanks, Aria! My mind went down a goofy path with this one. ;0)
Oh my! I am afraid! Very afraid! Excellent spooky entry, Donna! I’m hoping Beast is only going to play with Rip 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the fun!
Thanks for holding this fun event, Susanna! :0)
Just when I thought he was safe…wow! Great story, and I love the name Rip (as in Rest In Peace).
Thanks, Deb! I named him Stu at first and then a light bulb went off=Rip. Just a little something extra. Bwahahaha! :0)
Ruh-roh. I don’t know about the kids, but I’ll be up all night! 🙂
Thanks for popping in, and keep the lights on, Cathy. ;0)
I knew going up to that house was a bad idea! When will people learn not to approach spooky houses?
I hear ya, Heather! :0)
No one will be resting peacefully, with Beast on the loose. 🙂 Great story, Donna!
Don’t worry; Wanda keeps Beast in the basement. Thanks for popping in, Vivian! :0)
Uh, I think I’d skip that house trick or treating! Being the treat is not nearly as fun as getting a treat 🙂
That’s the thing about dares; they’re usually things you never want to do. Thanks for taking the time to read it, Janna. :0)
EEEEEEEKKKKKK! She must be related to the witch in Hansel and Gretel! Great story to get us in the spirit!
Sisters? Thanks for popping in, Penny! :0)
What a twist in the tale, I might stay indoors for the next week….. just in case! 😉
I’m feeling a little guilty now, but I just couldn’t resist it at the time! Thanks for visiting, Grannymar! :0)
No, it was perfect!
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Shivering in my shoes… clever (scary) twist!
Thanks, Beth! :0)
Poor RIP! I’m shaking in my boots for him.
What a good entry! Love the twist. And rhyme. Everyone is doing such a good job. 🙂
Thanks, Clarike! :0)
R.I.P Rip! haha
:0) Thanks for popping in, Joanna!
SCARY! But I loved it especially the ending!
Thanks so much for popping in, Margaret! :0)
A properly scary Halloweensie story, Donna! Love his name: RIP.
Thanks, Stacy! At first I had him as Stu, then said, “This needs a little zip, I’ll name him Rip!”
Yikes! Poor Rip! This was such a fun read! So glad I stopped by.
I’m glad you stopped by too, Pamela. Thank you! :0)
Approaching carefully then finding out he is just a ‘sweetie’ in disguise.
Moral of the story…don’t take the dare! Thanks for taking the time to read it, njmprod! :0)
Love the surprise!
Thanks, Julie! :0)
Spooky, loved it… 🙂
Oh no! Scary stuff! This is definitely one to be shared around a campfire while toasting marshmallows.
Thanks for the great compliment, Michelle! :0)
Great twist at the end, Donna! Poor Rip. Oh — I just got the name… R.I.P! Clever.
Hee, hee, thought I’d try to sneak in a funny! Thanks for popping in, Laura! :0)
Ahh! Scary! My story also has a Wanda Witch in it, but she’s not nearly as evil!
Yep, my Wanda is certainly a baddie. Thanks for popping over, Pam; I’m off to read yours now! :0)
Spooky!
Thanks for popping over to read it, Andrea! :0)
Fantastic twist ending. I love it!!
Thanks, Carrie! :0)
Super creepy – just the way I like them!
Thanks for taking a minute to pop in, Renee. I’ve got to sleep with the lights on after reading yours and seeing your video! :0)
I always admire folks who can write in rhyme. . .how fun!
I’ve got a lot to learn, but I appreciate your kind comment, Jarm! :0)
Yikes! Poor Rip…he’s R.I.P. Good luck!
Yep, poor Rip is a goner. ;0) Thanks for popping in, Keila!