Winding Down

                               Photo found on Pixabay

On Halloween night the children were put to bed.

All the while wondering about the sounds they hear outside.

Was it the stories of witches and wizards that filled their heads?

Or was it the werewolves and wart filled wolf man?

Could be the sweet treats dancing in their head?

Who knows til morning breaks! Til then the children wiggle in their sleep.

Praying the worms stay out of their candies. In order to have one more bite before they go sour.

No more worries the witching hour is about over. When the winds die down the nightmares ends.

-The End.

Look at the waves of Halloween Words starting with a "W" :

Wave, wand, warlock, wind, waste, watch, Welch, witch, wicked, wicked witch, weird, web, wedding, wretched, witchcraft, wig, wizard, wizardly, wall, wander, warlord, whistle, whisper, wild, witch doctor, wolf, wolf man, wooden stake, worry, wonder, wailing, whip woolly, womb, worm, wrinkle, warn, wriggle, warts, witching hour, woods

How many can you use in a short story, poem or phrase? Or better yet, how many can you come up on your own?

Ulysses Butterfly

The printing on the invitation was an unusual one. One to leave me wonder. What an understatement that will be!

The invitation to the party was unique. It wasn't ugly as I expected.

The invite was to a Halloween party.

It had a Ulysses Butterfly on the cover. Inside featured a unicorn.

Claiming it will be unleashing or unmasking who the unicorn really is.

I simply did not understand what kind of Halloween party unmasked a unicorn.

Unusual as the invitation was, it utterly gave me the chills. Gave me an uneasy feeling. Feeling uneasy is an understatement.

I question myself. Should I go? Or should I stay home?

-The End.

Look at all the "U's" that could be used in a Halloween theme short story, poem or phrase :

Umbrella, unicorn, use, useful, useless, unearthly, unnerving, uneasy, ugly, unleash, unmask, unexplained, understand, understatement, undergarment, undead, unusual, Ulysses Butterfly, unique

It is unnerving to realize I can not come up with more "U' words for my Halloween theme story. Can you think of any to add?

Photo © belongs to Pixabay. It is of a peacock butterfly.

Terror Town Trick-or-treat

The theme of the party was very tantalizing - Terror Town.
I had to go check it out.

As I walk in to the party. I noticed tarantulas hanging from the ceiling.

Trolls guarding a treasure chest.

Tangling tree branches through out the halls.

I noticed a torture chamber, heard a terrorizing scream, only to see some teeth rolling on the ground.

Someone in a a toga outfit tapping on a tombstone.

I seen a tiger tremble, as a troll walked past carrying a torch.

I had to see what was in that treasure chest. Why was the trolls guarding it with torches?

Trying to find out what was in the treasure chest would lead me to my tomb.

Should I or shouldn't I? Are they playing a trick or going to give me a treat?

-The End

Halloween theme "T" words I can think of :

Theme, think, treats, trick-or-treat, trick, trickster, tangle, tarantula, tiger, troll, tombstone, tomb, thrill, terrifying, terrible, tremble, toga, torture, terror, terror, town, tank, torch, treasure, trunk, twilight, teeth, tingle, twist, trap, tree, tapping

I challenge you to create a short story, poem , or phrase using as many "S" words with a Halloween theme.

I dare you!

Photo © belongs to Pixabay.

Spooky Swamp

On a spooky Saturday night. The moon was shining bright. As I took a stroll through the swamp.

What did I see?

The stars shining bright through the approaching storm clouds.

A snake slithering through a skull laying on the sandy shores of the swamp.

Spiders hiding in the trees, stalking their next meal.

What did I smell?

The stench of something sour, strange, and sweet. The scent spoiled any appetite I had left.

Seems like something sinister is in the air. Is it something supernatural or an old superstitions meant to scare?

You be the judge as you walk with me through the swamp.

You turn as you hear a scream coming behind you.

Are you scared senseless, shivering, or stay silent?

-The End

Halloween theme words that start with the letter "S" :
Snake, sandy, stalk, slice, silence, star, starry, starlight, sense, seen, slither, spooky, spoil. supernatural, strange, superhero, sweets, superstition, scar, scare, scream, skull, spider, spell, spirit, swarm ,skeleton, sinister, smell, stew, shrew, scratch, scream, shake, seep, sick, slime, smoke, scent, sour, sticky, storm, swamp, surge, spine, soul, sword, shield

How many words can you think of that begins with the letter "S" with a Halloween theme?

Photo © belongs to Pixabay

The Queen's Quail Eggs

The Queen was quick to have the Quaker catch the quivering quail for a quarter.

She instructed the Quaker to place the quail in with the quail house, with the rest of her quails.

She also had the Quaker search for any quail eggs. As she was hungry and ready for a yummy meal created with quail eggs.

The Quaker went on the quest of the Queen to find some quail eggs for a meal.

The quirky Quaker was quaking in his boots. When he found a couple of quail eggs. Only to trip which caused the eggs to break.

The Quaker hurried as he looked for more quail eggs. He looked and looked to no relief.

To his dismay, the Queens men came in the quail house. Grabbed the Quaker up by his arms and dragged him in front of the Queen.

The Queen ordered the Quaker to work off the cost of the quail eggs in her dungeon.

That was four years ago, the Quakers wife comes every day at the same time. To the Queens castle. She stands outside the gates. Hoping one day she will see her husband emerging from the Queen's dungeon.

-The End.

Halloween theme "Q" words are hard to come up with. I am not as quirky with this list compared to other letters of the alphabet :

Queen, quick, quirky, quint, quail, quake, Quaker, quart, quest, quiver, quarter

Rabbit Ritual

A rancid tale to repel any romance reader. Followed by a list of Halloween theme "R" words.

Here's the story :

The repulsive rattlesnake, rambunctious rat, rotten raccoon, and raspy ravens and raptors gathered around the remains of the ruins to complete the ritual.

The ritual tools needed was a rake and a rope.

The rabbit was used as a sacrifice in the ritual. Rabbits bred and grow their families quickly. The rabbits sacrifice will ensure fertility among the animals.

As the ritual concluded with riddle and a rhythm. The rain poured.

The roaches raised a ruckus as the rain came rushing in. They left a rut in the mud as they scurried for cover.

As soon as the rain began, it stopped as the red sun made its way it to the sky again. -The End.

So may wonderful Halloween them words that start with the letter "R" :

Rob, robe, robber, royal, rope, RIP, robot, rake, repulsive, rap, rasp, rattle, rattlesnake, recluse, rotten, rot, rascal, raptor, remains, repel, roaches, ruckus, runt, rat, raven, ritual, ruins, raccoon, rag, raggedy, rug, ring, rabbit, riddle, right, rhinoceros, red, rabies, rose, rhythm, rain, rush,
rich Can you create a story, poem or phrase using as many Halloween theme 'R' words as you can think of?

Paw Print and Plucked Feathers

A pulsing tale with plenty of panic and practical jokes. What is the lesson of the story?

Here's the story :

The werewolf was on the prowl outside the party. He was hungry and hunting for the mystical parrot.

The plucky pig told him how the parrot was playing practical jokes on everyone.

The parrot got the pirate to dunk the werewolf in a big patch of pickle juice. Everyone but the werewolf laughed.

The parrot maybe a prankster. However, the werewolf is no longer a pathetic poser.

As he preys the parrot. To pluck and purge the prankster from the pool.

As the werewolf turns the corner. He runs right in to the parrot. The parrot was petrified with fear.

As the werewolf plucked the parrots feathers one by one. Threw the parrot in a pickled pepper pumpkin.

The werewolf used a pitchfork to roast the parrot over an open fire. before he devoured his meal.

Only thing left at the burning fire pit was a paw print and plucked feathers.

-The End.

How many Halloween theme "P" words can you use to create a story? Not sure, here are some words to start out with :

Pig, pumpkin, pie, party, phantom, pirate, pitchfork, prank, potion, prankster, prince, princess, pretend, poltergeist, pet, petrify, pendant, pentagram, purple, prowl, psychic, psychiatrist, posers, posses, pray, premeditation, prey, premonition, panic, paralyze, pathetic, parched, perched, parrot, pluck, paw, puck, prowl, profound, purge, prick, prickly, pickle, pool, practical jokes, paranormal, psychopath

Obnoxious Owls

An odd short story that started off without a hitch. Obnoxious Owls is something that I can turn in to a short story series. Do you think it has what it takes to continue?

Here goes :

In the outer limits, out where the octopus live and give birth to their babies in swallow water.

An odd thing occurred. The ogres who make sure the octopuses have food all winter long became overwhelmed.

It seemed that a obnoxious group of owls were circling in and stealing the food meant for the octopuses.

The odor the owls were leaving behind on the oak tree was pretty offensive. As the ogres couldn't stand it.

The ogres called upon the oracle daily to bring them relief.

In mid October, the sky turned orange. As a poof of a dark orange smoke appeared.

When the orange smoke cleared. The ogres found bunch of oatmeal. One of the octopuses favorite meals they rarely get.

The owls don't like oatmeal. After a few days the owls flew off in search for a new easy meal to steal.

-The End.

Check out these words Halloween words that begin with the letter 'O' :

October, ogre, orange, owl, occult, obscure, occurrence, occur, outer limit, out, outfit, odor, offense, offensive, oracle, overwhelm, oppression, overcast, odd
octopus, operation, obnoxious, oak, oath, oatmeal, off, on

What other "O" Halloween theme words can you think of?

The Nutty Professor

A novelist in the making, with this numbing note (short story) about the Nutty professor's nightmare. Followed by a list of Halloween theme "N" words :

The nutty professor was up all night. He decided to lay down for a nightcap at noon. He fell into a sleep, which he started to have a nightmare.

In his nightmare, the nutty professor dreamed of a nightgown his mother use to wear. It was floating in the air with nocturnal creatures following behind in a line one by one.

The night gown was glowing brightly like a night light. As it looked to be dancing as it floated through the air.

Out of nowhere, a nine foot ninja slashed the night gown with his sword nine times before he disappeared.

The nocturnal creatures gathered around the night gown as it laid in a pile of pieces, to form a circle.

Nuts started flying through the air circling everything.

This causes the nutty professor to wake up in a fright. He was nervous. As he did not understand what his nightmare meant.

Why did he have a nightmare about his mother's night gown? His mother has been dead for nine years.

-The End.

N words with a Halloween them :

Nut, nutty, nutty professor, nope, near, noon, night, nightmare, no, noone, nowhere, new, nap, night gown, night cap, ninja, Netherworld, noisemaker, noise, nonsense, nauseous, nocturnal, nimble, nervous, number

Can you think of any other Halloween them 'N" words?

I challenge you to write a short story, poem or phrase using 5 or more of the words from the list above or use your own.

A Mummy Msytery

Let's mingle as we munch of some monster mash potatoes. While we enjoy the memorizing tale of "A Mummy Mystery", followed with a list of Halloween them "M" words :

At midnight, under the moonlight, the monsters gathered around the murky shores. To munch on magical feast that abounds them.

Sitting on some moss, as the mummy did not want to get his cloth muddy.

He noticed an opening to a maze. It seem to be covered up by a magical spell. One must pay money to enter the museum to get to the maze.

Only those who endure madness can enjoy the mysteries behind the hidden maze.

Is the mummy mad enough to enter the maze? Does he dare?

Halloween theme list of 'M' words :
Monster, much, money, munch, maniac, monster mash, mash, mummy, music, murky, mud, muddy, make believe, make up, magic, magic wand, magic spells, midnight, mausoleum, museum, mist, moon, moonlit, morbid, moon light, mad, madness, mystery, mysterious, masquerade, maggot, mask, maze, mournful, moldy, mildew, member, membrane, mutation, mystical, malformed, mean, meager, mercy, merciless, murder, moss, movies

Can you come up with a short story, poem , or phrase using at 5 to 10 of the words listed above? I dare you. I double dog dare you!!

A poem of L

A Halloween theme poem I wrote using as many "L" words I could think of. I also added a list of Halloween them "L" words.

A lone lyken was lurking under the low lit lunar moon.
Lizards were leaping on the lagoon wall.
As a lantern is added to the list of supplies.
Lions, leopards, and leprechauns makes for spooky Halloween stories.

A list of Halloween theme words that start with the letter 'L' :

List, loon, loony, lion, lunge, luck, lantern, leprechaun, lunar, labyrinth, low, lagoon, Lucifer, lyger, legend, lust, lizard, lyken, locust, lonely, lone, looming, leak, lewd, light, lightening, lurk, long, lit, leap, leopard, leaf

Photo © belongs to rusty2rusty

A poem of L

A Halloween theme poem I wrote using as many "L" words I could think of. I also added a list of Halloween them "L" words.

A lone lyken was lurking under the low lit lunar moon.
Lizards were leaping on the lagoon wall.
As a lantern is added to the list of supplies.
Lions, leopards, and leprechauns makes for spooky Halloween stories.

A list of Halloween theme words that start with the letter 'L' :

List, loon, loony, lion, lunge, luck, lantern, leprechaun, lunar, labyrinth, low, lagoon, Lucifer, lyger, legend, lust, lizard, lyken, locust, lonely, lone, looming, leak, lewd, light, lightening, lurk, long, lit, leap, leopard, leaf

Photo © belongs to rusty2rusty

The Killer - List of K Words

A killer story create using as many "K" Halloween theme words as I could find.

The killer got a knife from the kitchen. He started to creep slowly through the kingdom. As he came across a bridge. Silently, trying to avoid any detection. As the killer plans on killing the kooky King. What the killer did not realize, as he was met with surprise. A wave of water splashed as the Kraken arose from underneath the bridge. The Kraken grabbed the killer. As the killer was being knee knocked around, he lost the knife. The Kraken was hungry and ate the killer in one gulp. - The End. Can you write a story using 5 or more of the words in the list below?

Words beginning with the letter 'K" with a Halloween theme :

Kill, kooky, kitchen, king, keen, keep, keeper, kingdom, kept, Kraken (sea monster from Pirates of the Caribbean), knock, knee knocking, knight, knowing, knit, know, knife, killer, kitty, kit kat

Boy, this list was hard. I really had to put my thinking cap on. Are there any other words that start with a 'K" that will go with a Halloween theme?

Photos from Pixabay.com, a free use photo website.

There Was A Jaguar In Junkyard

Here is my try at writing a story with as many Halloween words that begin with 'J' :

Walking along the junkyard wall. I hear a howl coming from with in the junkyard. It gave me such a fright. I tripped over a jack-o-lantern. I looked around to make sure I was alone.
I begin wondering what that sound was. It wasn't a bark, or the hiss of a cat. What was it? I peeked through the junkyard walls to spy what could be making that sound. Looking around the junkyard. The piles of junk look like a jungle, hard to make out what the shadows are. All of a sudden I jump backwards, when I noticed a eye staring back at me. I hear that howl again. I see a large cat that looked like a jaguar jogging on by. Oh, my a jaguar in the junkyard. How could that be? I had to get in to the junkyard to see for myself. I jingled the lock on the door til I was able to get in. As soon as I opened the door. Janice, Jack, and June jumped out of nowhere laughing as they were falling over. What jokers they are. I am jealous they were able to pull another joke on me. Why I thinking a jaguar could possibly be in a junkyard is beyond me.

The end.

Here are a bunch of 'J' Halloween them words you can use to create a story :

Jaguar, jagged, jack-o-lantern, jump, jack, jackpot, joke, jokers, jester, jumpsuit, jinx, jab, jealous, jungle, jarring, jar, jug, jello, jaundice, jugular, junk, junk pile, junkyard, Jupiter, judge, judgment

How many 'J" Halloween theme words can add in to a story, poem or short phrase? I dare you to try!

Photo from Pixabay.com a free use photo sharing website. The short story was created by and © belongs to Sandy KS aka rusty2rusty.

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How Many Halloween Words Can You Come Up That Starts With I?

I made a list of words with a Halloween them that start with the letter "I". I also created short story as my attempt to write a story with Halloween theme "I" words :

Imp, imitate, irate, infect, influence, insects, incredible, ill, illness, infest, inhuman, invade, itch, irritating, intriguing, ice, icy, isolate, insane, invisible

I could not think as many 'I' words compared to the others. I will try my best to write a short story or phrase.

"The insects thought they were invisible hiding behind the walls. As they invade and infest neighboring houses as their family grows. The insects cause you to itch and pass on illnesses. You feel isolated as no one wants to visit an insect and imp filled home. What are you going to do besides become irate? Surely you will go insane if you don't pick up the phone and call the insect patrol. There number is 888-888-8888. Call now." 

That is all I can think of right now.

I challenge you to come up with a short, story, poem or phrase using anywhere from 5 to 10 words of Halloween words that begin with the letter 'I'.

Halloween Words - H

I'm on a roll today. Here is another list. This time all the words start with the letter 'H' in a Halloween theme.

What ways do you have to describe Halloween with words that begin with the letter 'H'?

here is my list of Halloween theme "H" words :

Halloween, Hail, hay, hayride, hayloft, haunt, haunted house, house, host, hoover, horror, harlot, howling, hawk, hairy, hollering, haystack, hot, hot chocolate, hair, hat,hair raising, headstone, hobo, hocus pocus, horrible, horrifying, howl, hackle, hag, hallucinate, hollow, headless, horsemen, headless horsemen, heinous, hoax, hex, hysterical, harsh, hiss, hinder, heat, hunch, heavy breathing, hazard, heavy, hide, hooting, hoot, hero, heroic

Challenge : Come up with a phrase, sentence, or poem using 5 to 10 words in this list. If you do, please tag it with +Halloween-words So it can be found through the search option.

Halloween Words - G

How many Halloween theme words that start with the letter 'G' can you come up with?

Halloween theme words that start with the letter 'G' :

Goats, gnomes, gnat, ghost, ghost stories, ghost ship, ghoul, goblin, Grim Reaper, gremlin, genie, ghastly, gory, gown, goodies, gruesome, grisly, gravestone, grave, graveyard, gray, green, gnarl, goose bumps, gourd, groan, gross, gag, gloom, glop, glob, glow, gooey, glide, greed, grief, grieve, grope, grunt, gummy, games

Can you think of anymore Halloween theme words that start with a letter 'G'?

Halloween Words - F

Here are some Halloween theme words that start with the letter 'F' :

Frog, frightening, fright, frighten, fog, foggy, finger, fetch, forever, fly, flytrap, force, feeble, fairy, forest, fear, fangs, fierce, fire, face paint, flashlight, flash, fantasy, fall, firefighter,
feast, fiend, fortuneteller, Frankenstein, foretell, fortune, fortress, fort, foul, freak, fury, frozen, faint, frantic, flesh, flame, flicker, flick, fool, forsaken, flesh, flee, forsaken, foreseen, fatal, flee, fever, flying, full moon, foot, footsteps, foot prints, films, fancy dress

Halloween Words - E

Here are a list of Halloween theme words that start with the letter E to help anyone out :

Eek, eerie, elf, Eeyore, eyesore, eye, eyeball, eyesight, eye patch, enchant, enchantress, evil, effect, effort, entertaining, entrance, entice,entomb, entrance, escape, exhume, evil laughter

Can you think of any other words that start with the letter 'E' that goes with a Halloween them?

Can you create a story of poem using any of the words in my list with the letter 'E'?

*-- Halloween Rules --*

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1. When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it's really dead. 

2. Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke. 

3. Do not search the basement, especially if the power has gone out. 

4. As a general rule, do not solve puzzles that open portals to Hell. 

5. Never stand in, on, or above a grave, tomb, or crypt. This would apply to any other house of the dead as well. 

6. If you're searching for something which caused a loud noise and find out that it's just the cat, GET THE HELL OUT! 

7. If appliances start operating by themselves, do not check for short circuits; just get out! 

8. Do not take ANYTHING from the dead. 

9. If you find a town which looks deserted, there's probably a good reason for it. Don't stop and look around, just leave while you still can. 

10. If you're running from the scary zombie, demon or ghost, expect to trip or fall down at least twice. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the scary entity is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you. 

11. If your companions suddenly begins to show deeply disturbing behavior such as hissing, a sudden fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, kill them immediately. 

12. Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed here: Any New Orleans Cemetery, Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (you're in trouble if you recognize this one), the deep woods of West Virginia, or any small town in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut or New Hampshire. 

13. If your car runs out of gas at night on a lonely road, do not go to the nearby deserted looking house to phone for help. If you think that it is strange because you thought you had 3/4 of a tank, shoot yourself instead. You are going to die anyway, and most likely be eaten. 

14. Beware of strangers carrying strange tools. For example: chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device that will harm the living. 

Pumpkinizer

Are you wanting to add a picture to carve out on a pumpkin. I found the site where you can choose your own picture. Won't neighbors and friends be surprised to see what design you can create on a pumpkin.

http://www.glassgiant.com/pumpkinizer/

Create Spooky Text

While searching online. I found another great feature for Halloween lovers. The following site lets you create spooky text. Like the one in this blog. How cool is that?

If you wish to check to see what other cool looking spooky text themes that are available Please go here : http://pookatoo.com/

Make Me A Zombie

How do I look?

For all those Zombie lovers. I found an app online where it will turn a photo of you into a Zombie.

http://makemezombie.com/

Halloween Animal Challenge

In this challenge, I issue you to write about a animal that reminds you of Halloween.

Halloween animals :
Black cat
Spiders
Bats
Wolves
Werewolf
Three headed dog
Cockroaches

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