Write about someone’s first Halloween as a ghost.

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“The New Girl ” by Jing Ni Gou

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I died at the beginning of this year, it wasn’t painful, it was quick. I don’t really remember how I died, I just remember silence and darkness. The day I died I assumed I was sent to purgatory, I couldn’t didn’t see angels flying but I also didn’t feel myself burning in existential hell, instead I felt empty. The day after my death I met Rosa, a small 12 year old. She didn’t seem to understand any more than I did, but she explained that we were in what I have labeled the Limbo, walking around without purpose. I learned that I could go anywh...

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“Before You Know It” by Nikoline Holme

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The room was still dark when he awoke. He did not open his eyes for a while; he just kept quiet in the bed, breathing in the stale but familiar air. He turned to the other side of the bed, not wanting to get up yet. It was still warm. He sniffed the pillow, hoping it would smell of her, and opened his eyes. It was the morning of Halloween. The curtains were drawn, and the room had a greyish hue. It had been like that for a while now. Grey. Sort of colorless. He wondered whether that was just how it was now. He got up and put on his favori...

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“My own transparent self” by Sara Mendes

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I don’t remember how I died. But does oneself really want to take a trip down memory lane, and summon up the dead? More specifically how they died? I don’t remember all the hurt and all the torture I had to endure before I decided to drastically take my own life. I only recall fragments of what happened, which lets me feel like being surrounded by a foggy aura all year around. The glacial razor on my wrists. The endless blood trickling down my arms and amalgamating together with the unceasing tears that I shed. I remember the pai...

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“Halloween News” by Kira Doty

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There is something I need to tell you. I have been lost, I am not sure for how long. If I think really hard I can remember the red and blue lights of the ambulance, the sirens that blared as they took my body from the side of the road to the hospital. Then it all goes blank. I woke up in a white fog. *** Josh winced as his cell phone rang. What time is it? The room was dark, but that was unsurprising since he installed blackout curtains. He was hungover, his head pounded rejecting the sound of the infernal device. It was early October and ...

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“A Harrowing Halloween” by Aidan Steadman

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October 31st, a time of spooks, scares, tricks and treats. It was Henry’s least favorite time of year and holiday, it was even worse that now he was a ghost. “Everyone just looks idiotic and get a laugh at other people’s expense!” Henry floated around the room and vented. “Everything is overpriced so people can make a quick buck!” A calm voice responded “Now, how does that make you feel?” “Infuriated, frustrated just- AUGH!” Henry’s anger burned bright. “Very good, let it flow out.” “How do you deal with it? Don’t you have something th...

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“Easy Come, Easy Ghost.” by Juan Antonio Ocho

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The wind whistled through the subdivided houses in the last night of the 10th month of the year but Sky couldn't find any alternative costume to wear for the event of collecting candies and sweets around the neighborhood in costume.This was her first time to join the event but she was disappointed towards her Father for lossing her witch costume in the wreckage last week so Sky decided to find some alternatives. About an hour to go before her friends call her name outside her window but she was still in the circumstance of desperation.Befor...

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“The Halloween Promise” by Lisa Onion

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“Alright! My first Halloween back and I’m a ghost!” The specter fist bumps the air then looks around. “...now what?” It asks no one in particular but it did watch others roam about the neighborhood. Kids, parents and friends chatting and laughing. Kids knocking on doors, saying the usual Halloween phrase before moving on to the next door for candies. Then an idea struck it as a grin appeared on their ghostly features. “Perhaps...I can spook a couple people...” It says to no one, rubbing their hands together as it floated away at a fas...

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“Ghost of a Chance” by Abi Madina

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The Souloon was much more busy tonight, on Halloween. Ghosts from all over the county clinked glasses of spirits, recounting tales of the people they’ve haunted on business, and having arguments over whose death was worse. Some ghosts played card games, while others participated in open mic shriek night. At the Haunt Board close to the counter, many a ghost dropped by, taking their pick of odd jobs scaring the living. When it finally came to a green-hued ghost once called Parker’s turn, he threw his head back and groaned. A purplis...

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“Ghost of Us” by Noctis Isitt

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Floating above the sidewalk, where weeds constantly grew, I watched. Watched for what, you may ask? I watched the sun, for that is what now helped me keep time. It was almost time for the children to go trick-or-treating. "Ah, I see that you have made it after all. Grim never lies and all that." A posh voice sounded from behind. I blink and turn, looking the figure up and down. He looked fancy, almost from the early 1900s. "Huh…? Made it to what?" I asked, the confusion dripping from my voice. "Ohohoh!" The man chuckled. "I see...

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“'Twas a Different Hallowe'en” by Grace Sigurdson

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It 'twas the first Hallowe'en night for Ginjer. Well, of course, it isn't her first-ever Hallowe'en night, but it's her first Hallowe'en night as a ghost. Wait, let me go back a little. Ginjer died just under a year ago. She was 16 and got into a horrible car accident and was terrified when she found herself slightly floating off the ground in a graveyard. She never had much of a social life or a family life, which is why there wasn't even a single flower on her grave. She was sad when she realized she was dead but was also a bit excited to ...

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“I'm Ready” by Elysha Audrey Leh

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Another day passes, another day closer to my favorite holiday of the year, Halloween. I've always loved dressing up like little kids do. The idea of wearing costumes that make no sense just always seemed exciting to me. I'm a 19 year old guy who slobs around the house all day, yes. And it's no surprise that my costume every year is just a white sheet and cool shades. It's turned into a tradition at this point. When I was five, my parents couldn't afford to buy me a costume. Being five at the time, I was starting to get jealous of the ot...

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Write about someone’s first Halloween as a ghost.

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✍️ 206 stories

“The New Girl ” by Jing Ni Gou

“Before You Know It” by Nikoline Holme

“My own transparent self” by Sara Mendes

“Halloween News” by Kira Doty

“A Harrowing Halloween” by Aidan Steadman

“Easy Come, Easy Ghost.” by Juan Antonio Ocho

“The Halloween Promise” by Lisa Onion

“Ghost of a Chance” by Abi Madina

“Ghost of Us” by Noctis Isitt

“'Twas a Different Hallowe'en” by Grace Sigurdson

“I'm Ready” by Elysha Audrey Leh

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

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

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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