I’m so excited to share my first kidlit Halloween story, inspired by the 8th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest
A big thank you to the remarkable Susanna Hill for hosting this Halloween writing contest that really got my writer juices flowing and my creativity moving in a totally unexpected direction.
The rules: Create a Halloween story for kids twelve and under that is less than 100 words AND must include the words: howl, cauldron, and shiver (any form of the word will do).
Here’s my first (drum roll, please…)!
Magic Endures
The last orange leaf clung to the tree.
A witch sat below, crying into her cauldron, “I’ve tried everything!” Still, the last of the fire trees would soon be extinct.
That night, the witch wailed as howling winds assaulted the tree.
The shivering leaf held fast, until…snap!
It landed softly in the cauldron below.
A bolt of lightning struck the potion. Bubbling oranges, reds, and yellows erupted from the cauldron, covering the ground with liquid fire. Full-grown trees burst from the ground.
The witch lifted her gaze upon her forest reborn.
The magic of All Hallows’ Eve endured.
Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez 
Creepy & science-y – love that kind of mash up!
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Thank you 😊
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Cool! Now write the whole story! Good luck!
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Thanks!😊
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It’s a good idea to link Halloween to the season — I believe the festival was originally for the purpose of turning the seasons, so you’ve got a deep historical link here!
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Thank you 😊😍 that means so much to me to hear I’m on the right track. As a new writer, that kind of validation is like gold.
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“The magic of All Hallow’s Eve…” as my favorite holiday, that line gave me shivers! Hope your ghouls & goblins had a great time trick-or-treating!
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Wow, thank you for the high praise! Oh man, she sure did. It was her first year! She was not liking it, until she realized she got candy, then she was all about it. How about yours?
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Love that the magic of All Hallow’s Eve kept the fire trees from going extinct! Magic works in mysterious ways 🙂 Thanks for an environmentally-conscious Halloweensie magic entry, Kaitlyn!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and thank you so much for the contest. I never knew I could think in this way. You are an inspiration.
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I love the magic of All Hallow’s Eve, well done.
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Thank you! I really appreciate the support 😊
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