Kaitylyn Sanchez and Lydia Lukidis continue to host this fabulous fall contest. The entries are pouring in and so inspiring! Thank you to the hosts, guest judge, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, and generous prize donors. Here is my entry:
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Creepy Street (198 words)
By Jill Lambert
I accepted their dare. It’s Halloween night. Staring down Creepy Street fills me with fright. The rain-slickened cobblestones glisten in gloom. Twilight arrives with a spirit of doom. An eerie red lantern sets each brick ablaze. Electrical lines weave a spidery maze. Off in the distance I hear a door creak. A gravelly voice echoes, “What do you seek?” “I’m here trick-or-treating.” “So, you’re all alone?” I nod once, then shiver. “Proceed on your own.” I slink toward the light and stand under its glow. Whoa, I am floating! Huge rats swarm below. Up on the balcony grins an old hag. “Here are your treats, dearie. Come get your bag.” She beckons and cackles, “I like your disguise!” I reach for the drawstring, avoiding her eyes. As soon as I snatch it I drop like a stone, then race down the road to escape the old crone. My double-dare friends watch agape by the gate. I rip the bag open. My hair stands up straight. Out bursts a spider gigantic and hairy. Its fangs drip with venom, horrific and scary. “You dare to enter my turf for a treat? You’d better run fast. This is my Creepy Street!”
Jill Lambert 
Thanks for sharing. !!!!
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Creepy. I like it. Way to go!!!
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I hope not TOO creepy! Thank you for reading and commenting, Peggy!
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Jill, your contest entries never disappoint! I love it!!! Great job!
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Thanks so much, Michelle!
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What a fun and creepy story! My favorite stanza was
An eerie red lantern
sets each brick ablaze.
Electrical lines
weave a spidery maze.
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I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you, Jackie!
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Another great story from you, Jill. I’m always amazed with your creativeness and word choice. You tell an entertaining, engaging, and scary story in a few words. Good luck in the contest. I hope you’re doing well.
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It is so nice of you to stop by to read and comment on my entry, Ashley. I really appreciate it! I looked for yours in the entries, but didn’t see one. I hope you’re doing well, especially after the hurricane.
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Thanks, Jill. I’ve decided to give contests a break. We were lucky to have minimal damage with loss of electricity for a few days, but everything is back now.
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I understand about sitting out contests…I’m only choosing a few to participate in now. So glad to hear you were spared in the storm!
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“So, you’re all alone?” And this is where I’m like NOPE! Haha! Good job!
@mowrex (Twitter)
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Thank you, Melisa!
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