With Halloween a few days away, it’s time for Susanna Hill’s 6th Annual, Halloweensie Contest. The story entries are short—to be specific, Halloweensie stories are teensy. The rules are simple: Write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children (title not included in the 100 words), using the words spider, ghost, and moon.
After days of brewing my ideas and allowing them to haunt my thoughts, I’ve spun my Halloweensie story. But first, good luck to all who enter! I’m anxious to read your stories.
The Spider’s Treat
by
Leslie Leibhardt Goodman
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Samuel scanned the starry night.
He spied the silver moon,
lighting bright the ghostly night.
Halloween comes soon!
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With all his spider heart he wished
to stop the trick-or-treaters
from tramping up his quiet street.
Those noisy candy eaters!
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On Halloween, one giddy witch
swung wild her candy bucket.
Sweet treats flew straight for Samuel’s web.
Three pieces neatly struck it!
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While tidying up his tangled web,
one foot touched chocolate candy.
With one sweet lick, the spider said,
“This holiday tastes dandy!”
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Wishing you a Happy Halloween and a colorful autumn.
Leslie
Leslie Leibhardt Goodman 
Love it. I could use some chocolate thrown my way. 🙂
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Well, if you come trick-or-treating to my house, I’ll make sure to fill your bag with oodles of chocolates!
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Oh yes, Leslie…what a great idea…now all I have to do is learn how to spin a web…then I’ll have all the candy I want. 🙂
Great rhyme…and such a fun story!
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Thank you, Vivian. I had a great deal of fun writing this piece. Susanna’s contests are irresistible. I usually get on a roll and write more than one. Then, I choose my favorite to enter. Keeping the word count of a story to 100 words is great PB practice. Only the most essential words.
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So true…and sometimes those little stories can turn into a true pb…I haven’t done it yet…but I tried with a previous one…we’ll see if anything ever comes of it. 😉
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Cute story Leslie – made all the better b/c I LOVE chocolate.
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Exactly my thinking, Maria. What story can’t be improved with a chunk of chocolate?
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What fun to have a spider enjoying Halloween chocolates, with great rhyming, too! And happy Halloween & autumn to you, too, Leslie.
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I figured chocolate isn’t for people only. Why shouldn’t the little spider enjoy a tasty treat??? I’m glad you liked my entry. With about 100 entries, I’m going to have a great time reading everyone’s Halloweensie stories!
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Enjoy! I’ve seen many amazing entries & I don’t think I’ve read even a third of them yet.
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Cute and clever. This is a fun read! I like the image of the giddy witch.
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Thank you! The giddy witch was a late arrival to the story. At first, she was a trick-or-treater, but that didn’t paint much of an image. Playing with the word choices is so much fun.
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I’m glad that Samuel was able to find a positive in what he thought was an ordeal.
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Yes, Samuel just had to change his view on Halloween. And what better way to bring him around than with a taste of chocolate?
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Fantastic! This is one of my favs!
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Thank you kindly. Writing a new entry each year for Susanna’s, 100-word, Halloweensie Contest is one of those challenges I can’t resist. I’m so glad you liked my story!
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Fun mix of spooky and sweet –and sweets! 😉
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Thank you, Wendy. Hope you have a happy Halloween!
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Loved your rhyming story, and adorable picture. Good luck!
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Thank you, Jean! I’m not sure which I enjoyed more, writing the story or illustrating it. It’s a toss up. I’m glad you liked both. Happy Halloween wishes to you!
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‘Sweet’ story, Leslie! And great rhyming! Good luck to you.
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Jill! Thanks for popping over to my blog to read my entry. This is one of my favorite contests. I love trying to write a story in 100 words or less and also try to neatly weave in Susanna’s three words.
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What a sweet story! Sometimes I feel like Samuel on Halloween and chocolate sure makes everything better! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Chocolate does have that amazing power. I couldn’t resist tossing a taste up to Samuel’s web so he could enjoy some, too. Happy Halloween wishes to you!
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You set this up for next year’s entry, the spider will trick or treat. =) Good luck and Happy Halloween!
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Perfect! I hadn’t considered a sequel, but my brain is off and running on this one. Thank you for the great idea, Gregory! And Happy Halloween to you, too!
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Love spider gets a treat and your artwork is great! 🎃
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m glad you like my entry and artwork. Both were a great deal of fun to create!
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Fun rhyming story, Leslie! And I agree — Halloween tastes dandy! Good luck and happy Halloween!
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Thanks, Gabi! My daughter completely agrees that Halloween tastes dandy, too. I love Susanna’s annual contest. I’m still trying to read all the stories. Lots of amazing entries!
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Well that does it. There is a piece of white chocolate sitting in the pantry with my name on it. I had been so good till now. I enjoyed this lovely rhyme of yours so beautifully done. Good luck in the contest.
PS I didn’t enter this time due to other commitments)
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Hi, Diane. Yes, go ahead and claim that scrumptious piece of white chocolate! When I was a kid, I loved white chocolate covered pretzels. Sweet and salty. Yum! I’m glad you liked my rhyming entry. I wasn’t sure if I was going to have the time to enter. But last week I had a burst of inspiration, sat down, and wrote it. There are lots of great entries over at Susanna’s blog. I’m still trying to read them all.
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Very clever. I loved the ending!
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Thanks, Patricia! Having chocolate be the accidental gift that changes the spider’s mind to loving Halloween felt like the right decision.
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Great job, Leslie! Love that a taste of chocolate was all it took to change Samuel’s heart. I think he and I would be good friends 🙂 Beautiful scene-setting and language! Thanks so much for joining in the Halloweensie fun!
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Thanks, Susanna! Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a little chocolate thrown in – as Samuel the spider quickly learns.
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Nice!! i just wrote an interesting fiction on Halloween
check it out here: https://mypotentwords.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/halloween/
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Thanks! I will take a look.
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