Write about a group of witches meeting up on Halloween night.

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“Coven” by Chris Buono

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Mary walked past the houses with carved pumpkins and fake ghosts in their yards. Past trick-or-treaters and parents telling their kids to not run too far ahead as the children grew excited with the rush of sugar and the hopes for more. The world had that amber glow of the low sun reflecting off the fiery-colored leaves in the trees and on the grounds. “Oh! I love your costume, hun,” A middle-aged suburban woman told Mary, breaking her line of thought. “You ma...

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“What Oreo Slobber Really Is” by Madam GOAT

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“Oh for the love of cod!” Boe exclaimed, with far more than a “hint” of annoyance.“If you don’t get your ugly little black butt over here, I’ll make sure that instead of your delicious pies every morning, you’ll eat TERMITES TILL THE DAY YOU DIE!”“Oh, if ya’ put it that way. I think I’ll join you two girls.” Say-So, the most talkative witch you have ever (and ever I say) heard, responded to Boe, with a full-on, 100% sarcastic voice.“Ladys, ladys! Let’s calm down,” Raa, the wise one said. “We don’t want another incident, now do we?”The incide...

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“Double, Double, Toil and Lip-gloss” by John K Adams

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“I don’t trust her,” announced Glinda. The dull roar of the food court washed over them. Elizabeth frowned, “Why not?” “She’s a witch.” “Aren’t we all? I thought…” “Well, I’m just a wannabe.” “But we’re learning…” “And she’s weird.” “Comes with the territory, if you ask me.” “And too cute.” “Okay… Not that we’re butt ugly…” “Don’t let on... Here she comes.” Madeleine had a rare quality. Girls envied her look, never knowing how she did it. Not merely pretty, she projected genuine warmth and a good-natured spirit not easily copied. She exited...

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“Upon the Power of the Moon” by Michael Boquet

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It was unseasonably hot for the end of October. Taylor was only halfway to school and already covered in sweat, but he refused to take off his heavy coat. The stub on his right hand, where his index finger used to be, began to itch. Taylor shoved his hands into his pockets and tried to ignore the itching. In his mind he saw a flash of Renee gnawing on the severed digit, grinding her jaw back and forth with the finger between her teeth. She spat the finger out into her hand and gave Taylor her signature smile, as sexy as it was sinister. Tayl...

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“Goodbye Sam Hain” by Chris Wagner

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We named our rock group Sam Hain because we only play on Halloween. I guess you'd call us a novelty band because we wear big pointy hats and robes and have a bubbling cauldron on stage with us. The magic is real, but we let everyone think it's just special effects. It was our 'sexy witch' Judy who came up with the idea because we were so busy with our normal lives that we couldn't find a good time to get everyone together and jam out. Amberlee was busy taking care of her aging parents. It's a full time job. Anima...

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“Tracey's Halloween Party” by Barbara Burgess

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“Hi Josie, are you nearly ready for Halloween tonight?” “Yes, Tracy, just getting ready, really looking forward to it. If it’s anything like last year then we will have a whale of a time. Can’t wait.” “That’s great Josie, me too. I’ve been busy all day cooking up some wonderful cakes and some brews. Would you mind phoning the others to make sure they know the time and my address, thanks. I’m rather busy just doing the finishing touches to the cakes and witchy goodies, so would appreciate it if you could call the other girls.” “No probl...

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“Sunshine and Roses ” by Neomi Shah

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I picked up the hideous pointed hat and attempted to tie it around my head. These hats always gave me trouble in tying them. I looked at my appearance that glanced back at me from the mirror like a disgusting old tree with its branches drooping down- the way my envy-colored hat drooped around my head. Why do they still make these old-fashioned pointy things? Fashion has evolved a great extent in the recent years and maybe it would do the witches some good if they started to adopt that culture. At least then I could be rid of the ugly hats fo...

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“Spiritual crossover” by Philip Ebuluofor

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“Where is God of Elijah?” And when he also had struck the water, it was divided this way and that, and Elisha crossed over. 2Kings 2:14. “It is crossing over to all of your new seminarians. I am sure you have heard this reading of 2kings 2:14 thousand times before, but today reading is different to all of you. Your orientation won’t start and end with dos and don’ts of this institution, you must crossover from physical to spiritual since you decide to enter seminary school, you must make up your mind to crossover spiritually for that is only...

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“A Halloween Party” by GRACE LARSON

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Bertha sighed and fidgeted with the invitation in her hand. All week she had debated coming to this annual Halloween party for witches, and now she almost wished she hadn’t. It was too late now, though. She impatiently rocked back and forth on her heels, looking for her friend, Lily. Lily had said she would meet her outside the house so they could go into the party together, but if she didn’t show up soon Bertha was going to look a complete fool. She glanced back at the house and tried to reassure herself that there was nothing out o...

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“Hell of an Afternoon” by Zion Hintay

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"And what, pray tell, is the meaning of this emergency meeting." Spoke one woman."Especially on a night as auspicious as this." Spoke another."We are busy women, Maggie. Potions to brew, curses to cast and spells to place...""And tonight is the night when all our powers are at their best.""Yes, yes. But you must have heard of about our curious mister Buquet." Maggie insisted.It was midday and the sun shone above them in the clearing where they stood. Five witches forming a pentagon drawn with chalk as it was customary. Wyrding stones were on...

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“'Till Halloween” by Cal Carson

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I’d give it ‘till Halloween. The stars are alight, its milky light shining down on us, lighting our paths forward. “Faethylle, pull up! Get out of the trees!” I ignore her. Exuberance crowds my mind and each tree that I dodge sends a thrill like a thousand tingling spiders through me. I weave effortlessly through the rainbow Eucalyptus trees, a thread through their fabric. “Fae,” Elliot pleads, high above me. “If you come up here I’ll buy you a box of jelly doughnuts from town!” I laugh, pulling out of the...

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“All hallows eve” by Tara Ramdhan

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It's finally All-hallows Eve October 31st or Halloween as most people would say.Every year my fellow witch sisters choose a meeting place so that we could come together and solve whatever issues we may have. Our witch circle is fairly small because you don't know who you can trust anymore. Our circle has been the same for years. we have beautiful Luna a very powerful witch with the powers of psychokinesis Luna says she loves her powers but when she's angry everything moves and it's very scary. we call bree mother nature because she has the p...

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“The Three Witches of Castle Falls” by Gabe Finch

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Halloween night in the town of Castle Falls is always one of the biggest events of the year, and this year should not disappoint. As darkness fills the night, children dressed as their favorite princess, witch or wizard, superhero, and ghastly ghoul begin infiltrating the neighborhood in search of the next door to knock and scream out “Trick or Treat!!!” for the delight of the next holder of candy and treats. The people of Castle Falls are a festive bunch and they take pride in celebrating their holidays, and it is not uncommon for...

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“Cauldron” by Rachel Macmorran

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In Spring, Mother Earth begins her exhalation, breathing warmth and energy into all living things. Sap rises, leaves unfurl, flowers waft their sweet essence to tempt passing pollinators, mated pairs begin to rebuild their nests, jackets are left at home and shoulders are bared. In Summer, all is replete. Vines are heavy with fruit, grasses bend under the weight of their grains, spindly fawns prance and run, fledglings proudly soar, browned skin glistens with sweat. But at Samhain, Mother Earth begins to inhale, drawing all back to herself. ...

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“A Rosy Revalation” by Natalia London

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A woman appeared. Her pink purse was by her side, and her glasses were hardly noticeable and tiny. She had seen multiple children dressing up in costumes. It took every ounce of her not to scold them about it. Most of the children wouldn’t understand, she told herself. But when she saw the teenagers, both dressed in outdated witch attire, she was enraged. Venefica didn’t intend to scream at them over the inaccuracies of their clothing, but she found herself doing so anyway. One said it wasn’t a big deal. The other was calling the police.&nbs...

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Write about a group of witches meeting up on Halloween night.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 135 stories

“Coven” by Chris Buono

“What Oreo Slobber Really Is” by Madam GOAT

“Double, Double, Toil and Lip-gloss” by John K Adams

“Upon the Power of the Moon” by Michael Boquet

“Goodbye Sam Hain” by Chris Wagner

“Tracey's Halloween Party” by Barbara Burgess

“Sunshine and Roses ” by Neomi Shah

“Spiritual crossover” by Philip Ebuluofor

“A Halloween Party” by GRACE LARSON

“Hell of an Afternoon” by Zion Hintay

“'Till Halloween” by Cal Carson

“All hallows eve” by Tara Ramdhan

“The Three Witches of Castle Falls” by Gabe Finch

“Cauldron” by Rachel Macmorran

“A Rosy Revalation” by Natalia London

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with two characters deciding to spend the night in a graveyard.

Write about someone’s first Halloween as a ghost.

Write about a vampire or werewolf who moves into a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Write about someone taking a child trick-or-treating for the very first time.

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