Jackie and Dani have prompted me to write a 300 word Flash Fiction piece using the following words: cobweb(s), cauldron(s), jack-o-lantern(s), ghost(s), razor(s). The story can be scary, comical, romantic, whatever I choose. Just be creative! They will pick a winner on October 31, 2012.
Where Have You Been?
I grabbed the knob and pushed the door open. Now, that is odd, the door was unlocked. A cold breeze smacks me in the face as I push open the door.
“No way should it be this cold with the fire going.” I said out loud to no one, but just as I suspected, the fire wasn’t lit.
The room was dark except for a small candle whose light was struggling to shine beyond the jagged smile carved into a jack-o-lantern.
I walked into the corner and looked into the cauldron. As, I reached out my hand, I could faintly sense the warmth, but it was clear, the fire had been out for a while.
A brave spider had already begun to form a cobweb from the top of the pot to points unknown.
A glint of light, bounced off an object lying on the floor. I reached down to pick it up. “Ouch.” Now who would leave a razor on the floor? The razor goes into the pot.
I tasted the creamy sweet blood oozing out of my finger. “Good year.” I laugh at my own joke. But, then stop. My own laugh echoing off the walls even made my skin crawl. Something is clearly wrong.
A draft from an unknown direction swiftly moved through the room and extinguished the small candle.
And, then it made perfect sense.
“Harry, where have you been?”
Never hire a ghost to be your night watchman. They are notoriously unreliable, especially at night.
Ok, so there you have it. My little story in 300 words or less. I don’t know why, but it makes me laugh every time I read it. I hope you enjoy it, too. And, click on the badge to visit and enjoy other Spooktober Fest stories.
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 
Reblogged this on The Wordy Photographer and commented:
I like this idea so who wants to give me 5-10 Halloween themed words because I will write a short story on demand if I’m asked nicely 😉 😉 😉
Gosh, this was so good! I loved the line “Good year.” So funny.
Thanks Dani. Thanks for hosting this blogfest. There are some great stories out there.
Great job! Loved your descriptions!
Thanks for participating in our blogfest. 😀
Thanks Jackie. It was fun. Great creativity with these stories.
Heh, I really enjoyed this, great job!
Thanks Kyra. Happy u liked it.
I like this very much. Great job!
Thanks Teresa. It was fun to write.
Excellent! So true about the unreliability of ghosts!
Thanks Yolanda. Right, you can’t get good ghosts these days.
🙂 no ghost guards. Got it! Fun to read!
Just a little tip for ya. Thanks Tonja.
i am so glad it was a sweet surprise ending! and love the “good year” comment! ha!
I always start out creepy and end up funny. It’s a gift. Haha.
With a twist of humor – I like it!
Thanks Alex. I appreciate that.
Thanks for the story. I really enjoyed. Love the last line.
Thanks. That last line is what makes me laugh.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Hah, cute! 🙂 I wonder: in what currency are ghosts paid??? 😉
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It has a great sense of humor; and the punch line was funny.
…..dhole
I was kept wondering where this was going all along, but the punch line…funny!
Thanks Carolyn. Silly, but it makes me laugh.
Loved the ghost as a night watchman, clever. Not sure what happened afterward though. Was she killed?
Nancy
No, I think she killed the ghost. If that’s possible. Maybe banish him to Hades or something. Thanks for stopping by Nancy.