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

Posted in Halloween on Nov 1, 2022

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“Green Magic” by Anell Douglas

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The sun blazed in the sky as the figure of a small boy made his way through the lush forest. His form shook with the force of his steps and his pointed hat refused to stay in one place on his head. He passed the vibrant trees and followed the worn path, his pace quick. It didn’t take long for him to come to a clearing in the trees. There was a garden in the middle that held a number of herbs and vegetables. Off to the side, another boy sat still, watching a small cauldron bubble. His hair glowed in the sunlight ...

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“Witches In Circle” by Judith Buskohl

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Ladies were standing in a circle saying words that didn’t make any sense to Laura’s ears. She had followed two women into the woods near her house thinking they knew a shortcut to the other side of the woods. No, they were standing in a circle grasping other women’s hands and muttering words that sounded like gibberish. Words that didn’t make any sense to her “Ohik Notman Didtn Seepe” or something like that. She wanted to go up to women and ask them what they were saying ,but something in the pits of her stomach told her ...

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“Of Those Who Have Been Forgotten” by Riley Henderson

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Best experienced when reading to the song; Train Wreck -James Arthur followed by Have You Had Enough Wine? - JC Stewart. A chill seduced the once warm air the soft mellowed light touched faintly across the woman's body. Goosebumps emerged along her arms and legs, the hairs blew in the wind, reminding her of the way that long grass would bend and sway on a windy day.  In silence, she waited upon the crest of the wind-beaten hill that now stood bare and forsaken, nothing but a figure of clothing billowing on the expanse of desolated la...

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“Witches Brew” by Sunnie Indigo-Flynn

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Kevri and Kyrie Jacobs held tightly to each other’s hands, walking quickly down the slick pavement away from their house. They straightened out their long purple skirts, smoothed out their hair, and then knocked on the tall, looming door of 73rd Mooney Street. The door creaked open by itself slowly, and the girls entered the house, closing the heavy door behind them. They headed from the entrance hall into the living room, where a large group of people that the girls didn’t recognize had been forming for the past few hours. They were followe...

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“Hallows Eve ” by Leonidah Ariga

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HALLOWS EVE. l was in a room with a group of people I did not recognize sitting in a circle. Somehow I did not feel out of place. A girl stood clearing her voice to draw attention from us. Her blonde hair, pale complexion and blue eyes captured my gaze. "Our identity have been comprised. The town knows of our existence and they want blood. They have already killed one of us. We need to act now to ensure our safety." She spoke and the rest of us agreed. A chant begun. I could not make the words as we continued to chant even louder. A spark of...

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“Allana’s Vengeance” by Ali Anthony Bell

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It’s October 29th, 1640, in East Lothian, Scotland, and 10 year old Allana is combing the forest looking for mushrooms by the light of the full moon. There’s extremely little to eat; the times are hard to say the least, but Allana is used to going hungry. She remembers the drought 3 years before and the famine that followed. Her eyes start to water as she remembers her father Gallagher, and how he had lost his life courageously defending his family from the raiders who came down from the Highlands.As she’s stooping down to pick some mushroom...

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“Thirteen in Number” by Debbie Teague

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“Where is Ariel? We cannot start the meeting until we have thirteen, she knows that.” “Ariadne, she will be here, she assured me. Perhaps she was delayed with the elders. Stay calm sister.” Twelve were gathered in an old manor house on Salisbury Plains in England, seated around a large wooden table. The chairs were evenly spaced, and each had leather cushions on the seat and back. Thirteen large candles were lit: one behind each chair. On the center of the table a circle of salt and thirteen leaves (represe...

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“A Witchy Meeting” by Crys De

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Demenor, a young witch who was not aware that he was a witch. His mother, Damiya never wanted him to know that he had powers. Damiya, when she was younger her own mother pushed her to embrace her powers. As a child Damiya was extremely excited to have powers. Damiya could clean her room with the snap of her finger, she could get candy just by thinking about it, her powers seemed limitless. What child would not love having powers? What Damiya was not told, and the very thing she was trying to keep her son from, was the war between the g...

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“One Magical Night” by Charles Wasilausky

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One chilly evening in Salem, Massachusetts, a strange traveler arrived. This traveler was unusual in several ways. For one, she was dressed in a black robe, had a large pointed hat for another. Her mode of transportation was a broom. She was a witch. Upon arriving in Salem, Misty, the witch touched the ground, pointed her finger at the broom, and it became invisible. "Now, let's see. I'm supposed to meet the other witches at the local Denny's. I'm about 15 minutes early. I will ask the next person I see." About three minutes later, Misty fou...

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“One who Knows” by Josephine Andersen

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One who Knows I had known from a young age that I was a witch. It was not something I had worked on. It just popped up one day and took me by surprise. Of course I had read stories about witches but did not believe in them with their cackling laughter and weird clothes, as depicted in the story books! The power revealed itself to me when I had coveted my best friend’s doll, the one with the flowing golden locks, that you could comb and brush up into different hairstyles. Sylvia kicked up a tremendous fuss when her mother said she had t...

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“PORTAL” by Gary Crawford

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The group of people walking grew steadily in size as the sky to the east began to turn from black to purple to dark blue. They soon gathered in a large field, almost two hundred of them. The women in the black hooded cloaks walked up a short rise in front of the people as another woman, this one in a purple cloak, appeared before them from the crowd below.           “Are you all happy?” the woman in purple asked them. The crowd murmured to the affirmative. Nods and smiles were ...

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“Waiting For The Sacrifice” by Drina Neri

Submitted to Contest #65

There are eight types of witches, each with their own sets of powers and weaknesses. For example Mars witches gain power by taking people's life but feel compelled to murder people they love the most. Earth witches can create, destroy or restore life on earth but are cursed to feel the pain of every living creature within 5 miles of where they are. Venus witches gain immortality and beauty from being desired by men, but they can never have children or feel true love. They're the loneliest type of witch. Thanks to modern technology, V...

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“Vigilante Witches” by Jodi Thomas

Submitted to Contest #65

Before her fingers nearly freeze onto her broomstick, Sage shifts her weight to begin the descent. She laughs at the memories of her mom reminding her to put a warming hex on her broomstick whenever she left the house. She’s glad she wore her warm boots at least. Her short, blonde hair whips around her and she hears her mini poodle, Midnight, give a yip as she picks up speed. I know, witches are supposed to be cat owners. But what can she say? Sage is a dog person. She sees Orla, pleasantly plump with curly red hair, and Twyla, the exact opp...

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“Halloween Scheme” by Monica Chaddick

Submitted to Contest #65

Hagatha went about her way all year long, until Halloween day. When that day came around at last, she met up with her witchy friends.          Joyce spent most of the year alone. She often hung out with no one. When Halloween night came around, she got dressed up and went into town.          Bernice was the third and final witch. She spent her days surrounded by a ditch. She preferred a moat, but wasn’t a queen. She ins...

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“Forged in Fire” by Megan DeRouin

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Forged in Fire            I knocked on Blake’s door, dancing back and forth from foot to foot and silently cursing myself for not bringing a jacket. The last day in October was cold in Massachusetts this year. Blake swung the door to his bookshop open and cracked a smile that to me looked quite comical considering the cotton ball beard and pointy hat he was wearing that matched perfectly with his royal blue with yellow star robes. “You look dashing.” I told him as he let me in and cl...

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