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

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“The Holder of The Forresst Wand” by Nataleigh Sandberg

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The moon hung high in the sky, giving off a pale, waxy glow. Dark clouds moved swiftly across the ink black sky, all avoiding the same thing. A meeting was being held in the black forest of Hallows Creek, and evils from all around had gathered for the night to meet for the annual meeting on All Hallows Eve. Gringeta, a witch from overseas living in the abandoned castles of Ireland, flew across the sky, flipping up and down on her broom and cackling wickedly. The screaming wind flew through her nearly balded head, tearing off her long pointed...

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“Open Dawn until Dusk” by Chloe Dillen

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“We’re going to be late,” Janelle complained from the bedroom, her words clipped and tone curt. I could tell she was still a little mad. “We’re already late,” I quipped, flashing a smile in her direction. She rolled her heavily made-up eyes and scowled back at me, her mouth garish and exaggerated. I turned back to the mirror and continued to carefully apply my black lipstick so as to not smudge it on my skin. I always hated when I rushed my makeup and ended up with a ring of pigment lining the outside of my lips. So tacky. I slid my a...

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“Coven” by Paul Arch

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There was a well known man in these parts called Gerold, not well known as in famous or 'well to do' , instead he was known more for his 'oddness' i guess. Gerold was different than most, different in the way an orange cat is different amongst a litter of all white cats. He was quiet most of the time, unless he was 'on something' as most would call it,then in which he would ramble. Now when I say ramble, I mean he would go on about odd things, and I don't mean odd as in different or his personality, I mean odd as in...

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“Witchcraft in the Age of Covid” by Gary Crist

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Witchcraft in the Age of Covid Hilda, Hester and Samentha looked forward to their annual reunion in the Salem Valley graveyard on Halloween night. They had been doing so since the time of the Witch Trials back in the 1700’s. Their tradition was to meet there at the gravesite of Anna Santanna as dusk yielded to the pitch of night. Tried and burned at the stake in 1755, Anna was later deified as a Pagan archangel by the Court of Lucifer. Customarily, behind the haunte...

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“The Witches' Help Group” by Nusa Zam

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“The night was up in flames. Hurricanes of crimson and amber whirled up and down the streets, evoking shouts and squeals of laughter from young trick-or-treaters as they tried to catch the leaves in their hands. The night was alive. Snarling jack-o-lanterns were peppered along porches and window panes, flicking their red flame tongues at passers-by. The bigger ones were stationed on the ground facing outward like menacing guardians of the night –”“-BORING!” yawned Ursula; the Sea Witch, before noisily stretching her lilac arms upwards and th...

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“Annual” by Shelby Elaine

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We begin our day like every other parent on the block. We wake up in the morning and dress our children in their desired persona for the day, and feed them breakfast. We will spend the day tirelessly explaining that we have to wait until the sunsets below the horizon, because the candy taste better knowing it has been acquired beneath the cloak of darkness alongside various astronaut princesses, zombies Batman’s, and roaming spirits on the way to visit members of family for their yearly tryst. Our sons and daughters are not unlike yours in t...

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“The first Halloween” by Ojashwi Sharma

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Sandy, Aesu and Ozu were very thrilled for their first Halloween experience. They had moved to the States nine months back and were desperately looking forward to the Halloween as they did not have it in their country. “I am going to be a witch this Halloween. I always dreamt of being a witch every time I watched a Halloween theme movie”, said Ozu as she picked up a witch hat at the dollar store. She put on the black hat and turned around to ask her best friends how she looked. “Amazing!” exclaimed Sandy. “I am going to be a psychic”, she...

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“The Four” by Robyn Fox

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It was the night of the 31st October, 1904 and a halloween masquerade party was in full swing at the on Emerson Street in New Orleans. The walls and chandeliers of the house were adorned with elaborate decorations and people mingled in glamorous costumes holding glasses of brandy, old fashioned cocktails, martinis and wine. Tables were littered lavishly with assortments of candy, cake and pumpkin pie. For some, halloween marked a special time when the material world crossed paths with those of the spirit world. For most people a...

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“The Castle of Mysteries ” by Siddhi Upadhyaya

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Before Ivy nearly got devoured by a ferocious three-headed tiger, her day was going great. Penny Heywood had invited her along with most of the witches and wizards in the village to her castle for a Halloween feast. Unfortunately, the castle was very confusing, especially on Halloween. You could enter a room near the main entrance and end up on the roof. It didn't help that all the horrific creatures of Halloween had lived there, so they wouldn't bother the regular humans. Despite being a witch, and having the ability to cast spells and fly ...

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“The Witches Who Save Halloween ” by Maddie S

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Ursula closed her book shop for the day. It was Halloween, and like every Halloween before the woman in her family were preparing to meet for the night. She thought of her black lace dress hanging in the back of her closet, haven’t been touched since the Halloween before. Her black laced up boots sat in the closet as well, waiting for her to put them on. She thought of her witches hat she had left on the table after she pulled it from storage that morning. &...

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“The Red Lady” by Montana Blake

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The silver glow of the moon bathed the night sky sprinkling itself between treetops. Casting a dim silver glow onto a leaf covered path. Even in the dim milky light Opal could see the splashes of red, orange and yellow. Signs of an all too real reality that tonight was in fact the night she had been dreading. A cool fall breeze blew in from the north, plucking one of her black curls from beneath the hood of her cowl. As Opal continued to walk down the path speckles of moonlight gently caressed her face in such a way that her umber skin sho...

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“The Initiation ” by Alice N.

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The crisp, chilled October air grew increasingly colder as 4 pairs of black, stiletto boots tapped their way across the leaf-filled pavement. It was the 31st night, Halloween; a night in which the Sacred Moons Coven could gather discreetly away from the wandering and judgmental minds of those not like them. Only the members of the Coven may be present to witness such a ceremony: the initiation of a new witch. Each of these witches possessed the essential traits, wisdom, and attitude in order to enhance their collective magic. Together a...

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“The Vow” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

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The town of Mayhem is getting ready for the festivities Friday All Hallows Eve! The town goes all out for Halloween you would think it was Christmas. The small town does whatever it can to attract people, to help out its rocky economy. The Mayor of the town hopes that this will be the best one yet! This year is the third one that has been held in the town. It is the brainchild of Samantha Harrington the Head of the recreation committee. She came up with the theme from the folklore of the town itself whi...

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“Annual Witch's Ball” by Debbie Ealer

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Every year the Southern Belle Witch Society meets at their magical hide away cottage in the woods. It only appears for those who are magical. The hide away is so isolated that the witches can only reach it by flying on their brooms and landing in the distant wooded area. Set back deep in the dark forest and tangled woods they gather each year to celebrate the witch’s ball. This year it is not just another ball, this year it is a special ball. It is their 1000th ball. It will be filled with extra magic this year as it fell on Halloween night....

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“Fire Lake” by Fern Burgett

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Yamaye scurried through the gate, and it clanged behind her with a rusty holler. Looking back, she shivered and hurried down the road. Dusk was fast approaching, and darkness encompassed all. She had no desire to be at Sierpe Cay when night became complete. No sane islander normally came near the manse after nightfall. Yet, she found herself rushing headlong toward that very place. Not in all its history had a native remained on Sierpe Cay when darkness fell. The Arawaks knew its curse. The Spaniards conquered the Indians in 1492 and soon...

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

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✍️ 135 stories

“The Holder of The Forresst Wand” by Nataleigh Sandberg

“Open Dawn until Dusk” by Chloe Dillen

“Coven” by Paul Arch

“Witchcraft in the Age of Covid” by Gary Crist

“The Witches' Help Group” by Nusa Zam

“Annual” by Shelby Elaine

“The first Halloween” by Ojashwi Sharma

“The Four” by Robyn Fox

“The Castle of Mysteries ” by Siddhi Upadhyaya

“The Witches Who Save Halloween ” by Maddie S

“The Red Lady” by Montana Blake

“The Initiation ” by Alice N.

“The Vow” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

“Annual Witch's Ball” by Debbie Ealer

“Fire Lake” by Fern Burgett

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

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

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