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

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“A NIGHT WANDERING AMONG GRAVES” by Mara Masolini

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A NIGHT WANDERING AMONG GRAVES We decided we would come in as soon as it was dark. And as soon as we arrived, what a surprise. We thought we had to climb over the surrounding wall, or to force the door, to enter, instead it was enough to push the gate door, then the access door settled between the surrounding walls, and we were able to enter. “ But how? Shouldn’t it be closed at night? Yet, there is a keeper” I said. “ Ah, he will have forgotten to close, or he will have lost the keys. Ah, by the way, they say that this guy…the car...

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“Going Home” by Danielle Kellett

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“Is your backpack all packed up for our night in the cemetery?” I asked my seven-year-old daughter Stacy, with all the enthusiasm I could muster. I looked around her room as she sat on the bed with her arms folded. I sighed, knowing we were about to go through it again. “I don’t WANT to go,” she said petulantly. Originally she had agreed, but that had been a couple of months ago. The whims of children. “I know baby,” I said. I tried to sound reassuring while I got down on my knees to look under the bed. Aha! The bright pink My Little Pony ba...

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“The grave yard scare” by Donna Morgan Scott

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My friend Charles and I were relaxing on the couch one night in October. We were watching a movie, but the movie Bagan to bore us. We decided to go and check out a cemetery, it being a dark and cloudy night with a full moon. We got some clothes on and headed out to the local cemetery, on the way, we chatted about what we may encounter. The roads were clear, as most people were asleep, considering it was 2:30 in the morning. All we could hear was the sound of a slight breeze blowing through the trees and some coyotes howling off in the distan...

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“Cops and Ghosts” by Jack Bennett

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All the little monsters and goblins have vacated the streets by now. Safe at home, their tricks and treats piled high on newspaper covered carpet or in heaps spilling off the kitchen table. They would be bouncing off the bedroom walls tonight; the effects of a massive sugar rush. Not so for Chuck and Dave, to old for door to door candy collecting but not of age to attain a drivers license, they celebrated Halloween in a whole new way this year. Chuck swiped a micky of Canadian Club whisky from his fathers liqueur cabinet and between passing ...

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“My Own Worst Frenemy” by Daryl Oliver

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“Who let the dogs out? Woof, woof, woof, woof, woof.” The words whispered through Oshima’s lips.“Can you stop it?” Kelly’s words not as quiet but still in a hushed tone.“Who let the dogs out? Woof, woof, woof, woof, woof.”Kelly just shook her head and watched as Oshima’s mouth curled up at both ends. She never was very fond of Oshima, but she promised James that she would try to be nicer. She didn’t have much choice since James was her best friend and Oshima was his most recent prey. Kelly wasn’t jealous of Oshima as much as she was protecti...

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“Date Night ” by Sarah Chet

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“BOO!”She had been expecting Megan to pop out of nowhere as usual, but Dani jumped in spite of herself. “Damn girl, we’ve still got another 8 or so hours to get through and you’re already all jittery! You’re gonna lose this bet, you know that, right?”Megan’s head popped out from behind the cemetery wall. and Dani could see the trademark cheeky grin spreading across her face. She strode over to her, camera dangling from her neck like an extension of her being.“Who said it was a bet, again?”“We made a blood pact, remember? The one who wan...

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“Chills of Thrill” by Leslie Flemons

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Disclaimer: This is not a horror story."Nice night, isn't it?" Kyle asked. We were lying among the leaves, staring at the full moon. The leaves surprisingly felt soft. The wind gently blew against my face as I slightly sat up. I straightened my short, bright red hair, pushing the leaves off my head. The headstones surrounded us, watching our every move. The chirping of crickets relaxed my dark soul as I embraced the nature around us. I loved it here. It gave me peace and comfort. It reminded me that my loved ones were with me.During our stay...

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“Spending Halloween At the Spooky Cemetery” by Lisa Segale

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“I think you are chicken!” Jenny yelled at me. “No, I’m not!” I yelled back. “Then prove it!” “Fine! I will! I bet you I can spend the entire night at the spooky old cemetery on Locke Road and you can’t,” I said with a huff. “I’ll take that bet,” said Jenny with a smug look on her face. “What does the winner get?” I asked. “The loser does the winne...

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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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“Out on a Limb” by Grace Estano

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It had been half an hour since I had sat before my laptop vacillating between posting my invitation for an evening at the graveyard with me...or not posting it at all."Come on, Samantha, stop shilly-shallying or I'll step right in and decide for you," my impatient twin sister Thea called from the kitchen."Why don't you mind your own business?" I complained secretly. Hrmph. How can twin sisters be so alike and so different at the same time. Thea was outspoken, I am reticent and calculating, careful about everything I said and did, except when...

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“Minerva and Sybil” by Megan Faith

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Minerva brushed down her dress, back turned to the funeral procession, and headed the other way. Sybil caught up to her, touching her arm. “Minnie,” She whispered, both catching the sight of the funeral passing them. “It was Emma’s brother, George, he passed from Cholera.” “Goodness how awful,” She whispered back, looping one arm into hers. They watched it pass, glancing at each other again. “Come with me, Sybil! I have to get to the shop.” They waited a moment longer before turning back around and walked to her father’s tailor shop. ...

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“The local Cemetery ” by Brian Gesch

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It was a dark and stormy night. The two of them had just begun their walk down section 4b of the local cemetery. You see, Richard and Thomas had just lost their father on this night one year ago. He died in a fatal car accident. Standing over the grave they read the headstone and the birth and death of their beloved father. Looking up at the sky Richard spoke in a whisper, “ Dude, I think we should go. That storm is starting to look nasty.” Thomas looked up “ No, we’re fine. What’s important is that father knows we’re here” he replied. “ wha...

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“Graveyard Rendezvous” by Lizee Newt

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Maia cups her mug as she stares out the café window, her eyes closed and a content smile on her face as the mid-morning sun warms her skin. The low hum of chatter rises and falls in waves and mixes with the Zen music streaming from hidden speakers. She brings her mug up to her face and takes a deep inhale of her cinnamon coffee. The sweet and woodsy spice compliments the light roasted brew and added milk. The door of the shop slams open, earning a few surprised exclamations. Quick steps approach Maia’s table the chai...

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“Shadows in the Hills” by Stuck_in_the __clouds

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“Are you sure about this?” It was a cold winter, the harshest since 2009. I glanced up at the stars and embraced the wind that hit me, brushing against my fingertips. Smiling at the silence, I danced in the moonlight, moving with staggered steps—drunker than yesterday and as blind as a bat, navigating through the woodlands. “Did you read the sign? It said Mandeville, as in the devil’s cemetery.” Jonathan, a close friend of mine, walked behind me. His voice was so full of discomfort and I swear, for someone who wasn’t book smart, he always ...

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“Lost In The Dark” by Smith Brown

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It was a sunny day when two friends John and Sam decided to have a night hang out. It was a very interesting night as they had lots of fun, as they were attending a colleague's birthday party. After the party was over, John and Sam had to return back home, but when they got out of the party, they noticed there wasn't any taxi or bus to drop them at home at the time. So they began walking down the road in the dark, hoping to find a way back home, probably they were hoping to find a taxi down the road. After having a long walk they still c...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 320 stories

“A NIGHT WANDERING AMONG GRAVES” by Mara Masolini

“Going Home” by Danielle Kellett

“The grave yard scare” by Donna Morgan Scott

“Cops and Ghosts” by Jack Bennett

“My Own Worst Frenemy” by Daryl Oliver

“Date Night ” by Sarah Chet

“Chills of Thrill” by Leslie Flemons

“Spending Halloween At the Spooky Cemetery” by Lisa Segale

“Halloween Night” by Melissa M Eagen

“Out on a Limb” by Grace Estano

“Minerva and Sybil” by Megan Faith

“The local Cemetery ” by Brian Gesch

“Graveyard Rendezvous” by Lizee Newt

“Shadows in the Hills” by Stuck_in_the __clouds

“Lost In The Dark” by Smith Brown

🌟 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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