Competition entries
#FallWritingFrenzy
I am so excited! FallWritingFrenzy is back!
I love the challenge of a word limit and autumn is always inspiring.
I was drawn to two photos from the lovely selection this year. In the end I chose:
Pexels via James L, with a nod to one of the others. Can you guess which one?
And this year I have strayed from kidlit to something more sinister! (YA)
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A huge thank you to @kaitlynleann17, @Lydialukidid for the opportunity.
I 'm looking forward to reading all of the entries and subscribing to more writer's blogs!
I hope you enjoy my story - 'Be Careful What You Wish For.' And please subscribe and leave a comment, so we can keep in touch!
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Be Careful What You Wish For
Raven loved Halloween and always wished the spooky atmosphere could last.
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One day, a dark cloud moved over the village, dripping oily liquid onto the fields and filling the air with a sharp, sour smell. Only the orange pumpkins remained untouched.
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The pumpkins made Raven smile and gave the villagers hope. They brought them to the hall, brightening the darkness.
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Later, as evening fell and the pumpkins glowed, haunting music and uneasy laughter filled the air.
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Suddenly, a spirit appeared in front of Raven, holding a bunch of roses. When she tried to take the flowers, they dropped to the ground, lifeless.
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Without hesitation, Raven smiled a wicked grin and slipped into the shadows after the spirit.
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Thunder rumbled. Lightning flashed as everyone stared.
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Raven felt a surge of energy. Her eyes darkened, and her head transformed into a pumpkin with narrow eyes and sharp teeth.
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“Poor girl,” someone in the crowd muttered.
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Raven cackled with glee, heart pounding with wild delight as she embraced the shadowy new world surrounding her.
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And as darkness swallowed the village, a chilling whisper echoed through the night:
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“Be careful what you wish for.”
