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10th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest!

10/29/2020

10th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest (for children's writers)!

Hosted by the fabulous SUSANNA LEONARD HILL

Rules according to the website:

Write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children ages 12 and under
The story must include the words skeleton, creep, and mask.
The story can be any mood (scary, funny, sweet) and any style (poetry or prose)
The story will be judged on age appropriateness, Halloween focus, quality of story, quality of writing, and originality.
12 top winners will be chosen between November 4-9th!

Some amazing prizes from generous donors await!! Thanks for hosting this fun and spooktacular event, Susanna! What a great opportunity to challenge ourselves and have some fun in the process! Happy Halloweensie! See my entry below!

FOREVER LOVE
84 WORDS

By Amanda Davis

Her white, brittle bones
glimmer,
under the mask of the moonlight.
Her eye sockets,
dark with shadows,
perfectly sunken in.
She waits.
So pretty.
In the graveyard.
Beneath the leafless trees.
Too many lonely years without her.
Missing her.
My quivery bones,
buckle at her beauty.
Each step,
closer.
I reach for her hand.
She reaches for mine.
We meet again.
Some called it young love.
I called it forever.
We creep away,
Hand in hand.
Into the shadows.
Two skeletons.
One Halloween night.

12 Comments

Who Am I?

Hello! My name is Amanda Davis. I am a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator. I've been writing and creating art in all forms since I was young. Writing and art have always been powerful outlets of expression for me. This is one of the many reasons I was inspired to teach art and pursue my passion for writing and illustrating children's books. You can usually find me hanging out in nature, petting dogs, and immersed in all things creative. I'm inspired by my students, life experiences, and small acts of kindness. I live in the Boston area with my husband and rescue pup, Cora.
Art is universal. Art is connection. Art is life.

Rosanna Montanaro

10/30/2020 09:50:54 am

Amanda, loved your story. So beautifully written. Good luck :)

Amanda Davis

10/31/2020 01:14:11 am

Thanks for reading, Rosanna! Happy Halloween! 🎃

Sarah Meade link

10/30/2020 03:12:14 pm

Both creepy and romantic! Nice job!

10/31/2020 01:15:10 am

Thanks, Sarah! That’s what I was going for. Yay!

Lisa Lee Furness

10/30/2020 05:46:21 pm

Love the revisions! Good Luck!

10/31/2020 01:15:48 am

Thanks, Lisa! Your suggestions were helpful :)

Nancy Derey Riley

10/31/2020 07:55:05 am

Love how you set the scene. Hauntingly romantic. Good job!

11/4/2020 06:07:24 pm

Hi Nancy! Thanks for reading! Hauntingly romantic is just what I was going for :) Yay!

Jill Lambert

10/31/2020 08:58:49 pm

I really like your description of the skeletons' love in the graveyard. Terrific! Best of luck in the contest.

11/4/2020 06:08:06 pm

Hi Jill! Thanks for stopping by the blog and taking time to read and offer your thoughts. It was a fun one to write and envision :)

David McMullin link

11/3/2020 10:47:09 am

Wonderful! Beautiful and spooky and everything in between.

11/4/2020 06:09:04 pm

Thanks for offering your insights, David! They were spooktacular to read :)