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

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“Puppy’s First Trick-Or-Treat” by James Offenha

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It’s October 31st and I think if I take him trick-or-treating, it might help. Unless the fire’ll go with him. But, it’s October 31st, so we’ll give it a shot. I hope we don’t find any of his worshippers. Please God. It’s nighttime, so the maniacs have dwindled. So, I get his dog leash (he’s a dog, not a god), pillow cases, I get our three kids and the puppy (we still don’t have a name for this son-of-a-bitch), and head out the door.&nb...

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“First Time (And Hopefully the Last)” by Naomi Irwin

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“It’s my first time” Ashton muttered with a wounded look towards Ace. He picked himself up from the cold asphalt nervously. Ace sneered and shoved him towards the front of the alleyway. “This job ain’t for scaredy-cats, kid.” He spat. “If you can’t do it then I guess we’ll just have to go through with Plan B.” He already knew what the kid was going to say, but he sensed he needed a little bit more motivation. “N-no, it’s fine. I’m no scaredy-cat.” Ashton replied nervously. He took a deep breath and...

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“The Trickster's Treat” by Ramon Martensen

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‘Aren’t you cold?’ I ask the little girl who’s walking next to me. Her diadem wobbles with every step she takes. She insisted on being a princess even though her mother had told her that it might be a bit old-fashioned. She didn’t care. It was her fantasy from the first trick-or-treating she had to miss, and she was not about to let go of it. ‘No, I’m not cold at all,’ she answers. Her cheeks seem to glow with excitement as she looks at all the children haunting the streets. Floating orange and red flickering lights seem to send laughter i...

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“Wanda the witch's first Halloween” by SOFIA MCQUISTON

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Once upon a time in a small town located in the deep forest of Salem, a little witch was eagerly awaiting her first Halloween. "Ding Ding Dong..." The little girl was racing to the door to greet her friend. "Hello Serene! Ready for our first Halloween? I'm very excited." said Wanda the little witch. The group gathered their cat-shaped candy bags and headed out the door. The first house was a beautifully decorated house with a spider painted doorbell. they ringed the bell and waited for the candy to appear. "trick or treat?" the girls smiled ...

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“Little Witch” by Susan Clot

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Dalia put her thin warm hand in mine. "I don't want to do this mama, she pleaded with her sad little voice, her big dark eyes looking straight into mine. Why do we have to ?" I could hear the fear in her voice and I felt like the meanest mom in the world. "We just have to. That's why. So stop complaining. Your costume is wonderful and you know how disappointed Daddy will be if you don't wear it. You will be the best witch in the whole neighborhood. Daddy said we have to try and join in and show how happy we are to become true Amer...

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“My Little Ghostbuster” by AJ Thomas

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The first time I took a child trick or treating was magical. It was still early, early enough that all the kids could be back home in time for bedtime, so the streets weren't crowded. Decorated homes lined the side of the road, some completely decked out with flashing lights and jump scares, others with a few orange pumpkins resting on their front porches. Jack-o-lanterns watched with grinning faces, the candles inside their mouths burning bright. You could tell which ones were carved by kids and which ones weren't.Occasionally, I would see ...

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“The Year He Was a Skunk” by Sabrina Pfeiffer

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I keep telling myself that he’ll never remember this. He’ll never remember that we dressed him up as a skunk and walked around the house saying, “Trick-or-Treat” instead of going door-to-door in search of candy that he couldn’t eat anyway. But he already missed out on so much — going to daycare and socializing with kids his age, leaving the house to run errands together and seeing people’s smiling faces, and having a big first birthday party with all our friends and family. His first time Trick-or-Treating would be nice to be normal. Instead...

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“The First Halloween” by Monica Chaddick

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Mona was almost as excited as Spencer was. Scratch that. Mona was more excited than Spencer, because Mona knew what was going to happen tonight and Spencer did not. Mona reached into a bag and removed a little pink bucket with dancing unicorns all around it. Next, she removed a pink body suit and tights. Reaching in again, she pulled out a tri-colored rainbow tail, a headband with little pink ears and a gold horn, and some make-up. &nb...

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“Sweet little treat” by Julie Adamson

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I stood staring at my son Liam, he looked so cute in his vampire costume. He was only two and knew nothing of what was happening. I was still going to take him trick or treating. I wanted to show off my gorgeous child. He did not stay still for long and ran about the house. Once he had learnt to walk, he started to run. He could cause havoc as I chased after him. We were leaving in a few minutes, if I could hear his father in front of the mirror. He had chosen to be the joker from the d...

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“BOO! - THE THRILL OF IT ALL! ” by Mike Williams

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It began to happen when Maria and Vincent altered their home to become a foster home. This is a requirement to set the stage for adoption, if so desired. Adoption was the plan. Maria and Vincent met their children in early August. They all got acquainted at the Taco Bell restaurant. Not very fancy, but it worked well. The three sisters thought this meet at Taco Bell was a real treat. It was a long-term commitment for Maria and Vincent. It was salvation for the three female children, aged at seven, f...

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“Halloween Never After ” by Russel Lad

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I have this Idea for a novel or novella I am about to write about. I hope to get some good constructive criticism Today is the day Looking at my dark skeleton outfit on my closet door I prepare for my first ever Halloween with my little brother, he is not that old and not that young for me to constantly keep an eye on him. Looking at the mirror one last time - “This time I will get two of my buckets filled”. “Joram, It is time”, mom yelled, “Be right down” ***Downstairs*** “Well look at you dear still wearing the same outfit, do...

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“The Fairy Princess” by Kristy Reynolds

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She looked up at her mom, sheer excitement in her eyes and her little fists ready to pump the air in excitement. “Is it time, Mommy? Is it time to go twickertweating?” Her mom chuckled. “Not yet, honey. You have two more days.” “Awwwww…man!” She slumped her shoulders, frowning hard and looked down toward her feet. “But….” her mom said, squatting down to her height. “If you want to wear your costume while you eat dinner, I think that would be alright.” “Yay!!!” the precious little girl yelled, jumping up and down, her fa...

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“Halloween Fright” by Sunnie Indigo-Flynn

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Winter gripped her younger siblings’ hands tightly, walking them quickly down the sidewalk and towards the next house. People were coming at them from all angles, and Winter wasn’t about to lose these kids. They reached the next house’s driveway, and Rowan pulled away from her older sister, racing up to the front door. This prompted Jackson to do the same, and Winter had to jog after them. The twins held out their plastic pumpkins, and the plump lady at the door dropped candy in. The lady’s toddler peered out from behind her, and Winter smil...

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“Bella's First Halloween” by David Dicaire

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Bella’s First Halloween Every day, George Marchand watched the Asian mother with her little girl. They played in the garden or went for a walk. The little girl, Bella, was almost three. One day, there had been a pleasant exchange as he walked into town and came across the pair. The summer ended and the little girl still too young to go to school went to a babysitter every day while her mother went to work. He would see them arrive home together as a man from the mother’s work drove them to their place. The fal...

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“The Legend of Lonely Street” by Amanda Tams

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First Halloween The Legend of Lonely Street 'Wherever you go don't go down Lonely Street' calls Mrs Mathews to her husband. 'Why, you don't believe in silly superstitious nonsense do you? I'll take him where he wants to go. You want to go somewhere spooky don't you Josh?' 'Yes, if you're with me, dad, but I don't want to go on my own'. 'Of course, son, this is going to be fantastic, the scariest ever. Is young Craig coming?' 'His mum says to call for him on the way, he's dressed as a ghost.' 'Well, you are far better as the Grim Rea...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 87 stories

“Puppy’s First Trick-Or-Treat” by James Offenha

“First Time (And Hopefully the Last)” by Naomi Irwin

“The Trickster's Treat” by Ramon Martensen

“Wanda the witch's first Halloween” by SOFIA MCQUISTON

“Little Witch” by Susan Clot

“My Little Ghostbuster” by AJ Thomas

“The Year He Was a Skunk” by Sabrina Pfeiffer

“The First Halloween” by Monica Chaddick

“Sweet little treat” by Julie Adamson

“BOO! - THE THRILL OF IT ALL! ” by Mike Williams

“Halloween Never After ” by Russel Lad

“The Fairy Princess” by Kristy Reynolds

“Halloween Fright” by Sunnie Indigo-Flynn

“Bella's First Halloween” by David Dicaire

“The Legend of Lonely Street” by Amanda Tams

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