For the first time, I’m entering Susanna Leonard Hill’s annual Halloweensie Contest. The rules this year is that the story be for children aged 12 and under, 100 words or fewer, and include the words: trick, cobweb, and potion. Please enjoy my entry below!
Hob, Gob, and Lin
Hob, Gob, and Lin
Wandered on the shore.
Said Hob to Gob and Lin,
“Let’s trick door to door.”
But then a ghostly ship appeared
With cobweb mast a-waving.
Climbing aboard, found potions brewed,
And sweets that fed their craving.
Brave and brash our heroes were
As they gathered sugary booty.
But even candy pirates
Have their blood-sworn duty.
For when you loot a pirate ship,
A heavy price you pay
Our ghostly heroes sail the seas
Seeking candy night and day.
You can read other entries at Susanna’s website Susanna Leonard Hill
Happy Halloween!
Lovely job, Tiffany! Fabulous title! 😊🎃😊
Thank you!
Candy pirates! Cool twist at the end, reminds me of Ghost Riders in the Sky. Good luck!
I can’t believe this is your first Halloweensie!! Great job, so spooky & sweet!
Thanks! And good luck to you!
Very cute Tiffany! Good luck.
Thanks so much, Mary! I hope you’re feeling good about your writing these days.
Oh, what a heavy price, but I’d bet my son would be willing to pay it, LOL. Good luck!
Thanks, Jilanne!
“Cobweb mast a-waving” great line and I love The play on Goblin with Gob and Lin!
Thank you, Brittany. Good luck to you!