Susanna Hill is hosting her 4th annual Halloweensie Contest. The rules are to write a Halloween story in 100 words or less including the words pumpkin, broomstick and any variation of creak. Easy, say you? NOT! But I gave it a go. Here’s my entry using 99 words. Enjoy.
Hildy’s Halloween Ride
BAM! Hildy moaned. She picked up her hat, and put it back on. Then holding on to the broomstick once more, Hildy lifted her left foot on top of a pumpkin and carefully raised her right foot up and over. She tried to balance but wobbled. Then suddenly – SNAP!
“Owww-eee.” groaned Hildy.
Hildy’s heart raced. The witches will want to take off soon. She pointed her wand at the broken pieces. Nothing happened. The book of spells might work but she hadn’t yet learned to read. Then the door creaked open.
“Mooooom!” shouted Anna. “Hildy ruined my costume!”
Nice story! I like how you showed us that Hildy is the little sister, rather than telling.
Thanks Carrie. Working on my show don’t tell.
That Hildy is a troublemaker! Fun story, Keila.
I was a troublema…, er, little sister Buffy! Thanks for stopping by.
Hahaha! Hildy’s in trouble 🙂 Nicely done, Keila. I like the details of how she tries to mount the broom, and how she can’t use the book of spells because she hasn’t learned to read – naughty little sister 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the Halloweensie fun! (And I just fixed your link, so hopefully you’ll get some more visitors now :))
Hildy’s in deep doo-doo Susanna! Happy to participate. Twas’ fun, as always. And glad you fixed something I did not know was broken. Hildy could use your skills!
I only knew it was broken because I couldn’t get here, but luckily I know you so I crept in the back door and fixed the link 🙂
Awww, shucks. Thanks!
Naughty Hildy! This made me giggle. Great buildup!
Thanks Stacy. Nothing your angel Enzo would do!