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

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“Graveyard” by Elizabeth Colon Rosario

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A cool, late autumn breeze rustled the leaves at Lisa’s feet as she stood before the open cemetery gate. She wasn’t scared, but chills had settled along her neck and shoulders. Lisa’s gaze centred on the hulking Oak in the middle of the graveyard. Its bare branches stretched out across the landscape with limbs that looked like huge arms waiting to pluck anyone who dared to enter. “It’s no big deal,” Tommy said. “Then why do I have to do it?” &nbsp...

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“TAINTED LOVE” by Lea Vida DEL MORO

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We meet our lips…biting and sucking and cherish the moment. I love him but only on the surface. He kisses me again and his stare intense. “I love you,” he said and I gaze at his face and I feel something inside of me like a caged predator, and my anger explodes. My sense of indignation flares brightly, burning inside me as adrenaline surges through my body. I was about to change and transform myself into a zombie when I reached the cemetery with my ex-boyfriend Terry John. Thi...

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“A night in graveyard” by Sivaprakash .

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Its Halloween night and the streets are filled with kids. Now and then, I get vampires and goblins to knock my door. These kids, and their costumes make me remember my childhood. Seeing them makes me cherish the moments of my life."Trick or Treat!", I heard a familiar voice. As expected, it was a familiar face greeting me at the door. It was Damian in a Lion costume. Seeing him in that made me laugh. I asked,"You think, you are still a child?" with uncontrollable laughter. He replied," Huh, I thought you would like it." I said,"I like it!" w...

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“Who is he?” by Anupama K Thomas

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"Ryan?" Kate called from her terrace, looking into the terrace of the house closer to hers. She was feeling the night cold creeping up her and creating goosebumps behind her neck and arms. She was wearing an all-black outfit as she and Ryan had planned for the night out of fun. "Ryan? Come out fast. We need to be out of here soon!" Soon she saw Ryan appearing on the terrace with his bag and a goofy laugh. "Don't be impatient, Kat! Let's go!" She rolled her eyes and soon both of them were out of the terrace through the drain pipes. They mov...

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“Life and Death” by Emma Rose

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“Are you lost?” The girl’s head shot up, taking a cautious step backwards. “No, I can find my way, thank you very much.” “Just enjoying the night?” She took another step back, giggling nervously. “Yes. Yes I am.” “It certainly is lovely tonight.” She visibly relaxed when I stepped into the light. “Yes, it is.” I surveyed her. All things considered, she was quite pretty. She was a timid little thing, absently playing with her raggedy hair, hiding herself behind it. She was covered, as most of us were, with wounds tha...

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“Adrenaline Injection ” by Elise P

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Halloween day was creeping closer, and the ominous atmosphere of dying life and the addictive adrenaline that accompanies feeling scared influenced my not-so-smart decision of camping out at the local cemetery. I spent the evenings, when both Luke and I return from work, begging him to accompany me on my daunting night plan - as my boyfriend, he has an obligation to help me out, right?! Bitterly, he finally gave in last night, growing tired of my persistent nagging, much to my delight. I’ll take any win I can get! It’s 1...

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“The Intruder” by Kaaya Okeke

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"Get the coat, it might get cold!" Beyond the bounds of the burial ground, a silent prayer was going off in a church. The chilly air wafting from the town brought with it the scent of candy and of cakes. Somewhere further down the empty road excited children were clenching their importuned sweets, laughing at the sheer existence of a festival they could neither understand nor comprehend. I sat beside Shane under the non-existent shade of a large tree in the cool night. Perhaps on a hot sunny day, the gentle tree would serve as a cool umbra...

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“In the Graveyard Together” by Matthew Turner

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“I’m sorry I just don’t get it.” Charlie said as he hobbled along, a loaded down backpack on his back and a rolled blanket under his arm. Rebecca was following the funnel of light coming from her flashlight. She sighed loudly. “Samhain is a liminal night which means that the veil between our world and the world of the dead is at its thinnest which means there’s increased odds of having an otherworldly encounter especially on hallowed ground.” “No I mean get that, I’m saying, why am I carrying a plastic pumpkin filled with candy?” “It...

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“Thanatologist Tantrums ” by Sreedevi Mahapatra

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Brown, dry leaves in every direction blew with rustling sound, a soft autumnal drizzle and icy wind added to my woes. I still walked aimlessly with so many thoughts rushing like traffic on a busy intersection. I reached almost the outskirts. My legs refused to take up one more step. Reluctantly I stepped inside the white wooden gate. To my dismay it was a graveyard with stone slabs end to end. Though it was creepy , I decided to take some rest before I could start my unknown journey. At seventy five , on...

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“The Overnight Dare in the Graveyard” by Anne Hansell

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People called my sister and me, “The Crazy Twins” because we got our reputation for doing dangerous things, such as speeding in street races, riding our motorcycles over running trains from one cliff to another or gliding during thunderstorms. One afternoon when we were washing our SUV on a driveway at our parents’ house, a car, full of the Sherwood High School kids, stopped by. We stopped working and stiffened because that school had been a rival of our school, the Grant High School for years. Their leade...

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“The Tale of Monolo” by Tiffany 🌻

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The talk of the town was Jolene Normans arranged marriage that would happen sometime after Halloween. The day was supposed to be as perfect as her family, set in a crisp November afternoon as falls scent blew away the shedding leaves. Being part of the Vayne family, we would never be seen near theirs with a ten feet pole. The Vaynes and Normans have been enemies since the town was founded. It was a fateful autumn night when I decided to leave my mother's Halloween dinner party and spend time alone. I didn’t want to get caught up in the con...

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“A Good Night For A Chat” by Pene Worth

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A nice night for a chat 39/10/2019 Ella enjoyed her night walks in the Pembleton Cemetery. Despite a name that invoked stately residences, Pembleton was not an upmarket zone. The grid of unadorned streets was lined with 50’s wooden boxes in various states of dilapidation, high fences boasted a variety of graffiti; some bordered on art, others sported ugly botches and ill spelled profanity. The pavements were cracked, in parts weeds were winning the battle to regain control. Not the path to the cemetery though. Age worn well-attended cob...

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“Romancing the Stones ” by Colin Devonshire

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“Why did you drag me in here?” she asked while adding red to her lips. “A chance to be alone, why else?” Nathan fidgeted. “Christ, Nath, there are loads of parties we could go to.” “Yes, but everyone knows us. Here we can be together.” “What’s in your bag?” Shirley looked at him and tutted. “This my dear is a tent, a heater, and a box of chocolates. What more do you need?” The tuts got louder. “I don’t suppose you have a five-star hotel in there, do you?” There was a break in the clouds, the full moon shined on them. The gravestones su...

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“Efa and the moonbeam girl” by Sarah Gallego

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The starlight was reflected in the wide brown eyes of Efa. They darted left, right, to the canopies of the naked trees and scoured the clouds above her. She peered deep into the dark shadows nestled within the hollows of the gnarled oak. Her nose twitched, harnessing the myriad of scents that danced in the fading light. Where was he? Her instinct was to prick up her ears, to work out where he might be, but she knew there was the chance they would betray her. Her senses were overwhelmed with the incessant pounding of her heart agai...

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“Halloween Night” by Melissa M Eagen

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It wasn't his idea. It was hers. She had wanted to do something "Different" this halloween. They had spent every halloween together, without fail-for six years straight. Well, they definitely were "chilling" to the bone. "Hey-Kara. I think we've been here long enough." Kara ran her hand through her hair, puffing out her cheeks as if the thought of leaving never occurred to her. Well, maybe that was why he had fallen in love with her. "Are you kidding? This is the perfect place to spend halloween! You know, the ambiance." "The onl...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 320 stories

“Graveyard” by Elizabeth Colon Rosario

“TAINTED LOVE” by Lea Vida DEL MORO

“A night in graveyard” by Sivaprakash .

“Who is he?” by Anupama K Thomas

“Life and Death” by Emma Rose

“Adrenaline Injection ” by Elise P

“The Intruder” by Kaaya Okeke

“In the Graveyard Together” by Matthew Turner

“Thanatologist Tantrums ” by Sreedevi Mahapatra

“The Overnight Dare in the Graveyard” by Anne Hansell

“The Tale of Monolo” by Tiffany 🌻

“A Good Night For A Chat” by Pene Worth

“Romancing the Stones ” by Colin Devonshire

“Efa and the moonbeam girl” by Sarah Gallego

“Halloween Night” by Melissa M Eagen

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about someone’s first Halloween as a ghost.

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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