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Fiction Stories: Scary Story About a Woman Jogger and a HitchhikerBrittany stands at a trailhead on an October morning, wondering if it's safe to jog it alone. Find out what happens in this scary story with a twist!- A Scary Story in My LifeThis is a scary story about three young women who meet a clairvoyant with surprising results.
Halloween Writing Activities for KidsWhether scary or lighthearted, there are tons of fun Halloween writing activities for kids. Here are some Halloween writing ideas to get you started.- Halloween Stories & Campfire TalesUsing these six techniques you can create and personalize a scary story you may then use to thrill any audience.
- Halloween Fun: Helping Kids Write Scary Stories for Your Halloween PartiesHelping kids write scary stories for Halloween parties is a great way to bring the family together and to put a personal spin on the most outrageously fun and scary day of the year.
- How to Write a Scary Story: An Easy and Fun Way to Start Freaking Out Your Halloween PartiesIf you're like me, you love Halloween. You love the atmosphere, the colors, the big, bold and bloody decorations. But most of all, you love the stories. What could be more fun than contributing to this great holiday and freaking out the kids?
A Scary Story for AC Worthy of a $30 "Prize"This almost-true story involves Crazy AC and the so-called "prize" being offered to the winner of the current Scary Story Contest. (Also, thank you to everyone who is praying for Audrey. You guys are awesome!)- The Haunted LaptopI bet you did not know the term ghostwriter was actually written about a ghost who cranks out best selling Halloween novels even as she lives on the other side of existence.
- McCain's Left Eye and Other Scary StoriesLiberals imply and outright say that McCain will be dead before his first term is over. His health looms large as an issue because his running mate is so damn conservative. For democrats, the scary story is McCain dropping dead and Palin filling the office of President.
- Telling a Scary Story This HalloweenTelling the scary story at Halloween gives instant gratification. The gasps, the screams, the eyes bugging out as everyone leans in without realizing it so they can be closer to the fear you're dishing out. These are the rewards for the successful storyteller.
- Tips for Telling Scary Stories on HalloweenThese tips might help you to prepare yourself to deliver a scary story.
Tips for Telling Scary Stories on HalloweenDo you want to send shudders down the spines of Halloween guests? Scary stories aren't just for the kiddies. Here are some tips for creating the ultimate Halloween storytelling experience!- How to Tell Scary Stories on HalloweenGrowing up as one of seven children, I had to learn how to tell scary stories on Halloween, or be banned from the fold. Thus, the "art of the scary story" was something we all learned-maybe TOO well-and you can too. Here are my tips for telling scary stories on Halloween.
- Two Classic Ghost Story Collections for HalloweenEach Halloween, it remains a tradition to tell scary stories. These two books are great collections for those who enjoy being the storyteller!
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Scary Story Halloween Contest: In the DarknessWhat evil lurks in the darkness, unseen? Is it terror that grips the heart, and freezes the body against the unknown--or surrender? My entry in the Scary Story Halloween Contest.- Halloween Contest: Flash Fiction Scary StoryHalloween fun turns into a nightmare for ten year-old Ceil.
A Pleasure to Eat You!This is the story of a young man who decides to give out candy this year which lead to unsuspecting events. The ending that is unsuspectingly bizzare will send shivers down your spine. Only read this if you don't mind waking from nightmares.
The Bite - Flash Fiction Scary StoryThis is the story of woman transitioning from human to zombie.
The WatcherAfter being deserted by her boyfriend after a dance, Carrie must walk home alone. Is she really alone? Why does she feel like she's being watched? Will she make it home safely or will she fall prey to...The Watcher?
Flash Fiction Scary Story and Cosmic HorrorA snippet of the horror bespoke by the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe.- A Short, Scary Story: The BasementKayli was used to her husband working odd hours, so she wasn't surprised when she woke up in the middle of the night alone....
- Short, Scary Story: Trust Your InstinctsShe knows this clearing well, but tonight she feels her heart accelerating and notices the prickling of the hair on her neck. Instincts? She senses something. Or someone.
HalloweenA historic look back at the evolution of this ancient holiday.
2009 Scary Story and Halloween Haiku Contest WinnersCheck out who won the AC 2009 scary story and Halloween haiku contests.- Scared of the DarkA Halloween Haiku
- What is Being Celebrated on Halloween?In a world consumed by the ugliness of crime, war, sickness and disease, addiction, poverty, and immorality, why are witches, vampires, ghouls and goblins that hallmark Halloween so alluring and fascinating?
- A Short Scary Story: After the ElectrocutionWhen a woman butchered her family and was found guilty, she was sentenced to death by electrocution. But it is what comes next that will have your skin crawling.
- A Scary Story for Halloween or for Around the CampfireOnly a Nightmare is the perfect scary, creepy, bone-chilling story for Halloween, around the campfire or anytime you want a shivers-up-your-spine thrill. Think of aliens, blood, nightmares, toss and turn dreams, horror, and holding your breath in fear.
A Scary Story for WritersThe old saying goes that writers lose themselves in their characters, but how do they find their way back and who takes their place while they're gone?- The Lilac Hedge: A Scary StoryJasper's walk home turns into a walk to hell.
- Scary Story - Deceptive LoveBe careful ladies. You may think you know someone but before you know it, they turn into a monster.
- Strays: An Original Scary StoryJust in time for Halloween comes a tale of two innocent kids, and the run down Miller House...
- A Scary Story for Children: The Legend of Grandma DWhat lay before me could not be a part of the same house. It looked as though I had walked into a prison, and in each cell were children. All had sunken faces and tattered clothing from other times.
- Vegatarian Cab DriverThis short story fiction will scare you. Why does a cab driver choose to become a vegatarian? Find out....
A Scary Story: The RingerCeleste was alone in this stifling old house w/ her babies. The screams of her dying grandmother reverberated in her head. Kurtis, troubled since Vietnam, had bolted. Now the doorbell kept ringing, & no one waited outside but the night. (True tale!)
Ten Tips for Telling a Scary StoryHalloween time! Use these ten tips to make your storytelling performance a memorable one.
Scary Story: A Girlfriend for RobbieA steel hand gripped Tori's wrist. Mrs. Walker drew the shocked Tori down to her lips. A black tongue snaked into her mouth. Fangs bore into her neck, sucking her soul out through her throat.
A Scary Story: For the Love of MariaScary story for the AC contest. Be careful what you do you may leave an imprint.- How to Tell a Ghost Story for HalloweenA guide to telling scary stories for Halloween. Includes tips on lighting scary stories, special effects, creating interest and music.


