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Halloweensie Writing Contest

10/28/2017

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It's Time for Susanna Leonard Hill's 7th Annual Halloweensie Contest

2017 Prompt: Write a 100-word Halloween story appropriate for children 12 and under using the words candy corn, monster, and shadow. 
Candy's Tiny Surprise
Candy Corn loved black cats and witchy cackles.
She loved monsters, mummies, ghosts, and ghouls.
Most of all, she loved spooky surprises.
Her parents promised her a big one this Halloween!
With a bag full of treats, Candy was ready for a trick.
Her eyes widened when she saw her dimly-lit house and heard…wailing?
Could it be a Halloween surprise party?
She slid through the shadows to the front door. CREAK!
Candy crept down the hall toward hushed voices.
She popped through the door and said, “Happy Halloween!”
“Shhhh!” her mom said.
“The baby’s sleeping. Surprise, you’re a big sister!”
I love participating in Susanna's writing contests, but wasn't sure I would have the opportunity this year. Like Candy, my daughter will become a big sister any day, and we are all wondering if baby will be a Halloween surprise! 
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who commented, and I apologize for not visiting your blogs to read your amazing stories. Though it wasn't a Halloween surprise, we were excited to welcome a new baby to our family on the very day I shared this story. Our surprise was the gender -- it's a boy! Thanks again for the wonderful support - the Kidlit writing community is incredible!
16 Comments
Jilanne Hoffmann
10/28/2017 01:27:04 pm

A sibling! Now that's a real surprise. My son had to settle for a dog, LOL, but she did arrive around Halloween. Thanks for taking the time to participate, and good luck in the contest!

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Rene` Diane Aube link
10/28/2017 06:42:13 pm

What a wonderful Halloween surprise! Wonder how Candy really feels. Maybe you'll publish a sequel? :) Very cute story. Best wishes in the contest.

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Jennifer Prevost link
10/29/2017 05:54:33 am

Amanda! We both used Candy Corn as our main character... with slightly different spellings. Well done! You know what they say about great minds. Ps- I can't believe you are still managing to find creative energy...come onnnnn baby #2.

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Candice Conner link
10/29/2017 06:28:03 am

Cute story. Best of luck with your baby's arrival!

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David McMullin link
10/29/2017 07:20:25 am

Great ending and so well written!

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Charlotte Dixon
10/29/2017 10:57:27 am

Love the surprise ending-best Halloween ever! Good luck :)

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Vivian Kirkfield link
10/29/2017 04:28:59 pm

What a wonderful story, Amanda...they say we should write from our own personal experience. And you definitely did that. Wishing you joy with your growing family and all the best luck in the contest. Well done!

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Maria Marshall link
10/30/2017 12:17:45 am

FUNNY twist at the end. Not at all expected or predictable. Great job. Good luck/

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Gregory E. Bray link
10/30/2017 10:48:53 am

What a nice halloween surprise. Good luck!

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Melissa Stoller link
10/30/2017 11:05:42 am

Lovely story and backstory, Amanda! Good luck with both!!!

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Delfina Salimbene
10/31/2017 07:53:46 am

Love it, Amanda. What a wonderful surprise for Candy! Glad you found time to participate. Have you read this to your daughter?

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Kathy Halsey
10/31/2017 11:27:09 am

Great lyrical language and fun surprise ending.

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Vicki link
10/31/2017 11:54:09 am

wow...a baby! that would be a scary surprise!
Fun story :)
best of luck

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Alissa link
10/31/2017 07:14:44 pm

Great idea for a story! I love the originality of it! Good luck with your little one, whenever he/she decides to come!

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Traci Bold link
11/1/2017 10:37:24 am

Amanda, this is really sweet. And now you have a beautiful boy to add to your family. This story is a treasure, keep it. <3

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Susanna Leonard Hill link
11/7/2017 11:40:07 am

Love your fun story set-up and surprise ending, Amanda! Nicely done! And congratulations on your new baby!!! :) <3

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