The wait is finally over! It’s time for Susanna Hill’s fabulous Halloweensie Contest.
According to the guidelines, you need to write a story for children that is 100 words or less and uses the words GHOST, SPIDER, and MOON.
I’ve always participated in this challenge…it’s a great writing prompt that helps you come right to the point while trying to entertain kids.
Here is my entry…I hope you enjoy it. Please visit the link up on Susanna’s website so you can read the other stories. Some may be posted in the comment section of her blog for those people who don’t have their own blog. Voting will take place on November 7 and winners will be announced a couple of days after that.
THE TRICK-OR-TREAT BAG (100 words)
Tucked in a box, Trick-or-Treat Bag slept. He dreamed of friendly ghosts, scary spiders, and a tummy full of treats.
One day, Bag’s world shook. Earthquake!
Bag felt a tug. Whoosh! Bag dangled in the air.
“It’s wrinkled,” said Sally.
“Shake it out,” said Sam.
Bag twitched.
“Don’t you want a new bag?” said Sam. “Your costume is new.”
Bag trembled.
Sally held Bag close. “My old costume was too small,” she said. “But this bag will always be just right for me.”
Bouncing to the beat of Sally’s heart, Bag twinkled as they trick-or-treated in the Halloween moonlight.
THE END
I hope you enjoyed the story…I’ve never written one from a bag’s POV…now I can’t wait to read all of the other contest entries!
Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends! And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
Great little story & to the point! Love the unusual perspective.
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I love the word count limit on Susanna’s contests…great exercise in being concise and to the point. 😉 Thanks so much, Maria!
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So clever, Vivian! I’ve honestly never thought of the bag’s point of view before 🙂
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Hahaha…just think how lucky he is…with a tummy full of candy and treats. 😉 Thanks for sopping by, Jen.
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Great concept and very well done. Good luck and Happy Halloween!
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Hope your Halloween was awesome, Gregory…glad you liked my little tale. 😉
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I love the perspective of the “halloween treat bag!” So original! Fun to read, Vivian!
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Oh,that is good to know, Judy…I’m so happy it was fun to read…sometimes we write stuff and it sounds good to our ear…but it’s great to know when others agree. 🙂
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Fun story! Very unique POV! Happy Halloween and hope your trick-or-treat bag’s tummy gets filled with lots of candy ☺️
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I remember when my kids were young and it was such a temptation to keep my hands out of their trick or treat bags. 😉 Glad you enoyed the story!
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This is great, Vivian. The bag’s POV- how unique! What an Awesome Halloweensie story!
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Hey, Kristy…you are very kind….I’m so pleased that everyone enjoyed the different perspective. 😉
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Cute story! This personification idea would be fun to use in the classroom.
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What a great idea! When I was a kindergarten teacher, paper bags were one of my favorite craft materials…we’d make puppets of all types and role play. 😉
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What a fun bag, and story too! I’d love to take bag for a spin . . .
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Maybe I need to turn this little tale into a PB story…interesting possibilities…and fun illustrations. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by, Michelle.
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What a creative idea to write from the treat bag’s POV, VIvian! And you made me say “aw!” at the end 🙂 I’m glad Sally wasn’t willing to part with her trusty old bag 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the Halloweensie fun!
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I have absolutely no idea how you are able to comment on all of these, Susanna…you are a miracle worker. 😉
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That’s a great story! 😀
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Thanks so much, Erik! I had so much fun reading a bunch of them. 🙂
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