Halloween Writing Contest Voting

Hello everyone!

It is now time to give your precious votes for some amazing microtale entries!

- Below you'll find 6 entries for the theme of Autumn/Fall and 7 entries for the theme of Horror. Please vote for 2 entries each.

- Do not edit your posts once you post your vote. If you would like to change your vote, please PM me directly and chat with me.

- Do not vote for your own entry.

- All votes must be submitted by Nov 28th 11:59 PM IST.

So what are you waiting for? Vote away!

THEME: Autumn/Fall

Entry 1

New York ditched trick-or-treat for “Boom Boom or Bash.” Costumes weren’t enough , every kid had to unleash a wild sound or face a cake attack. Vaad and Shir ruled the streets, their thunderous “Boom Boom!” echoing through the city. By night’s end, laughter and frosting covered everyone, winners and losers alike.

Entry 2

Leaves crunched behind me, though the path was empty. Pumpkins lit themselves, flickering in eerie unison. A cool breeze called my name through the swirling air. Fall was beautiful—until it smiled back at me in the dark.

Entry 3

We met under the maple tree as leaves showered like soft confessions. Her smile felt warmer than the autumn sun. When she tucked an orange leaf into my pocket, I realized I’d treasure that moment longer than any season.

Entry 4

Every October, the wind carried a sweet smell into the woods behind the village.They said it was the scent of rotting leaves. But when they dug under the old maple tree, they found not roots, but fingers. Pale and curled fingers, reaching for the surface.

Entry 5

A gust of wind blew the long hair of the woman beside him. She shivered at the sharp air, but remained silent, proud as ever. The fallen leaves crunched under their footsteps, coloring the silence red and gold. He smiled and draped his jacket over her shoulders, saying nothing else.

Entry 6

The start of fall meant Halloween was closer.

"My friends wear luxury costumes. What about me?" she requested.

"I will create something special. Your favourite character."

Maa sewed tirelessly.

“Wow!”

Her smile was Maa’s reward.

Maa thought, "We have limited money, but I won’t let it limit my daughter’s joy."

Theme: Horror

Entry 1

The cold breeze slipped through the window, brushing Leena’s feet and waking her with trepidation. A faint warning echoed, “Don’t have coffee.” But the aroma lured her to the kitchen. The moment she sipped, the surface shivered. A skeletal hand rose from the mug, clamping her jaw as a voice hissed, “Too late.”

Entry 2

Each Halloween, the old radio comes to life with a child’s voice asking for help. Tonight, it spoke my name, describing my room, footsteps approaching. I reached to switch it off—but felt cold fingers twist it instead!!

Entry 3

On Halloween night, the scarecrow bowed as I passed the field. Thinking it was a prank, I laughed. But the next day, its straw hand held a photograph—me, walking away, with something shadowed following close behind!!

Entry 4

Kara answered an ad for babysitting five children. The kind mother welcomed her into their quiet home. No laughter, no childish noises. Then she opened a door: in the room, five chained children, dirty and deformed, stared at her hungrily. "My babies are hungry" she whispered closing the door.

Entry 5

After a raging fever, I awoke up with a ferocious hunger. I bit into the first thing available: delicious meat. Only after the nurse's silence did I understand. Now I'm strong, still hungry. I roam a world made of prey. Run. Sooner or later you'll have to stop to sleep.

Entry 6

Halloween coincided with Friday the 13th.

Erica almost had a full bucket of sweets. She approached number 13 in pitch-black night.

An arm grabbed her shoulder.

‘Aaaaaaahhhhhh’, Erica yelled. She dropped her bucket and tried to escape. An eerie figure followed closely behind her.

A sinister chuckle. Erica confronted death.

Entry 7

Andrew knocked at the luxurious house decorated for Halloween.

An older kid answered.

‘Trick or treat?’

‘We have freshly baked cakes and brownies, come in’, gesturing towards the kitchen. Andrew, lured by the smell, followed.

The door banged tightly shut, and a key turned. Andrew trembled. There was no escape.

Come and vote here! 2 stories in each theme that you like best!

Originally posted by: Minionite

Come and vote here! 2 stories in each theme that you like best!

Come one, come all.

Autumn: Entry #2 and #4

Horror: Entry #1 and #7

Autumn Entry # 2 And 4

Horror Entry # 6 And # 1

Autumn Entry # 2 And 4

Horror: Entry #1 and #7

Autumn/Fall: 2,5

Horror: 2,4

Originally posted by: Minionite

Come and vote here! 2 stories in each theme that you like best!

Autumn: Entry #1 and #3

Horror: Entry #2 and #5