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Halloweensie: What Goes Bump In the Night?

October 29, 2014 by Kelly Lenihan

Following is my entry for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie Contest. The rules: write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children (title not included in the 100 words), using the words pumpkin, broomstick, and creak.

What Goes Bump In the Night?

Bump!

Jumping from fright, Sarah peered fearfully around the corner to see about the ruckus. As she crept forward, the floor creaked. Sarah froze.

Bump!

Tiptoeing onto the porch, Sarah nearly tripped over a broom. Where did that come from?

Stepping over the broomstick, Sarah peered into the darkness. She could just make out an eerie orange glow flickering near the bottom step. It was a pumpkin!

Bump!

Leaping straight up, Sarah jerked around. The shutter over the window, flapping in the wind, slammed into the house.

Bump!

Whew! Sarah sighed in relief. No scary broomstick-riding witch or haunted pumpkin.

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Comments

  1. Julie Rowan-Zoch says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    But can she be sure? Haha! Nice one, Kelly!

    Reply
  2. Patricia Tilton says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Like your repitition of “Bump!” Adds to the suspense.

    Reply
  3. Susanna Leonard Hill says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:00 am

    Ooh! Poor Sarah! I can imagine her heart pounding as she wonders what on earth is making that scary noise, and her relief that it’s only a shutter… or is it?! 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the Halloweensie fun, Kelly!

    Reply
  4. Joanna says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    The BUMP chorus is great!

    Reply
  5. Carrie F says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Brave girl! Good for her for exploring the noise. I agree with Patricia, the repetition helps build the suspense.

    Reply
  6. Christie Allred says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:46 am

    Way to go! Good luck in the contest. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Penny Parker Klostermann says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Nice suspense! Those night bumps can really fool us!

    Reply

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