The Trick-or-Treat Gang
A neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Gang (Bobby, Sally, Jimmy, Suzy, and Timmy) was getting ready for the big night. They were excited to get dressed in their costumes and compete to see who would get the most candy. Bobby was so proud of his Captain Jack Sparrow costume. They also talked about the Haunted House. No one went near the house for rumor had it that strange things happened to those who did. The gang decided to visit the house; after all, it was Halloween, and what is Halloween without a little fright?
Jimmy and Suzy finished dressing in their costumes first and went ahead to begin their long awaited candy-gathering competition. The rest of the gang set out about a half an hour later, and decided to go to the Haunted House. With knees buckling, Timmy rang the doorbell.
A hideous sound filled their ears. With minds racing as to the stories they heard, the children gasped as the door slowly creaked open. A tall figure, dressed in black, floated to the door. A long black cloak with a hood covered the face. The figure did not speak. The children were too shocked to say their line, except for Sally. Sally said, “Trick or Treat! Wow, that’s a great costume, sir! How did you do that? How did you float to the door?”
Long bloodless bony hands extended a tray full of medium-pumpkin-sized caramel apples. The only sound was the click of bony fingers to give the children a note. Bobby read the note. It asked, “With or without nuts?” The children said no, thank you, because the apples were way too big. The figure floated backward, and the door creaked shut on its own. Just a few seconds later, screams and a thud were heard.
The children ran as fast as they could away from the Haunted House. When they came to a stop to catch their breath, Bobby said, “Wow, that guy is good! He even scared the great Captain Jack Sparrow! Did you guys notice that he even made two of the apples look like Jimmy and Suzy?”