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How to Describe Halloween in Writing

By Brittany Kuhn

Are you writing a horror novel that has a Halloween setting? This post will help you! In it, we demonstrate how to describe Halloween in writing. Read on to learn more!

• Weird, unusual, or abnormal.
• Suggesting apparitions or spirits.

“My old house felt extra spooky around Halloween; I always wondered if I would ever see a ghost.”

“All of the hanging ghost decorations made the town look spooky for Halloween.”

How it Adds Description

Because a spook is another word for a ghost, spooky is one of the most common words used to describe Halloween. It suggests that ghosts might be floating around. You can also use spooky to suggest an atmosphere of the strange or unexplained.

• Creating an uneasy chilling anxiety; eerie .
• Weirdly repulsive.
• Related to the slow, uneasy movement of an animal, usually an insect.

“She bought the creepiest decorations she could for the Halloween party.”

“The Halloween music was so creepy that it gave me goosebumps.”

Creepy is a visceral, sensory word; readers can feel the insects moving up their skin and just saying creepy or imagining it gives a person goosebumps. Use it when you want to suggest that something strange is about to happen or is causing the characters to feel uneasy and out of sorts.

3. Disguised

Wearing clothes and accessories that mask the real appearance.

“The disguised kids ran from door to door, asking for candy.”

“He blended in with the disguised crowd heading to the downtown Halloween party; nobody would know he was there.

Halloween is all about wearing costumes and disguises so describing your Halloween scene as disguised allows the reader to picture a stereotypical Halloween scene. You might want to go into detail about some of the disguises, though, just to paint a full picture for the reader about what kind of costumes are in the scene, especially if one or two of them are important to the plot.

4. Peculiar

Strange , weird, unconventional, bizarre.

“The atmosphere this Halloween felt peculiar ; she couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but she knew something bad was going to happen.”

“Though he usually loved Halloween, this year the day felt peculiar and strange; he wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

If you want to just highlight the weird factor of Halloween, describe your scene or the events as peculiar . Halloween is often a time of peculiar events, so if you want to just grab your reader’s attention by pointing out things feel a bit ‘off,’ then peculiar is the way to go.

• Secretive , unknown.
• Of magical or supernatural origin.

“Halloween is often when we see more occult symbols graffitied in town.”

“He hated how much everyone associated Halloween with the occult ; it was so much more than just some wizards brewing spells in a basement somewhere.”

Halloween is often a time of making known that which is usually hidden or unknown. Using occult to describe some of these symbols or actions suggests that they are created by magic or secret societies, usually with some sort of dark or malicious intent.

6. Enchanted

• Magicked or spelled.
• Charmingly delighted or upbeat.

“It was as if someone had enchanted Halloween this year; glitter practically hung in the air.”

“What an enchanted Halloween party! I much prefer a fairy tale masquerade ball over a classic haunted house any day.”

While the occult suggests malevolent forces with evil intent, enchanted refers to the lighter side of magic like fairies and good witches. If you want to show Halloween as more than just a scary holiday, then use enchanted to describe some of the costumes and attitudes of the trick-or-treaters.

Frantic disorder and commotion.

“Our street was absolutely chaotic with the number of trick-or-treaters we had for Halloween.”

“It was chaotic trying to organize a Halloween party for such a large number of people.”

Halloween is not a day for order and reason. The holiday is often automatically connected to the idea of disorder, so describing your events or the atmosphere as chaotic connects with that inherent sense of commotion we associate with Halloween. This is especially true if you are describing children trick-or-treating.

8. Ghoulish

• Related to spirits or ghosts .
• Related to dark or morbid humor.

“She couldn’t help but feel on edge while walking around on the ghoulish streets on Halloween.”

“The Halloween masks stared at him with ghoulish smiles; he felt like they would come alive at any moment.”

Ghoulish specifically relates to the appearance of evil or scary ghosts. If you want to dial up the scare factor of your Halloween scene, then describe the environment as ghoulish so readers are preparing for a shock or scare around every corner.

• Related to death .
• Creating dread and fear.

“The macabre costume was covered in blood and guts; it was repulsive to look at but very appropriate for Halloween.”

“The Halloween party bent more towards the macabre ; there was murder and mayhem everywhere.”

Halloween and the Day of the Dead are celebrated on the same day. Both are intricately connected to the idea of death and the dead. Macabre , as a describing word, taps into the bloody, horrible side of death, so use it to describe a Halloween scene in which ghosts are returning from horrible deaths to be avenged.

10. Superstitious

Illogical acts or beliefs that doing something seemingly unrelated will help to control the fate of the universe.

“Halloween always made her more superstitious than at any other time of the year.”

“He had the superstitious belief that leaving garlic in a pot outside his house would keep his safe every Halloween.”

Because Halloween is about the thinning of the spiritual veil, many people may have adopted beliefs or acts they commit to keep the more malicious, wicked beings at bay.  Describing these actions as superstitious allows your reader to wonder if the actions or beliefs will actually protect them, since most superstitions are unfounded (but not all….).

82+ Halloween Writing Prompts (+ Free Printable)

There are still a couple of weeks until Halloween, making it the perfect time to start writing some Halloween stories and poems. We understand that writing horror stories can be difficult, so here are over 82 Halloween writing prompts to help you out and even a free printable! Whether you only have 20 mins or 2 hours, these Halloween writing prompts should be perfect for getting those creative juices flowing. To get extra spooky with your story writing, you can even try combining some of these prompts into a mega story. Alternatively, why not write a scary story for each day until Halloween? Take a look at these Halloween picture prompts for more spooky inspiration!

For more Halloween inspiration, check out our horror book title generator or our list of horror writing prompts .

Halloween Writing Prompts:

Mu hahaha! Prepared to get creative this Halloween with our writing prompts.

• You’re a mad scientist. Today in your lab you are creating a new monster. Can you describe this monster? What does it look like? What do they eat? What do they smell like? You can use this monster name generator for some cool name ideas.
• Write a spooky story about three ghosts to tell around the campfire. Don’t forget to end on a big finale to scare everyone! (Check out our list of ghost name ideas for possible character name ideas.)
• One night, after carving a pumpkin, the pumpkin starts speaking to you.
• You hear a strange sound from your wardrobe, you open it and see…
• A bat flies into your room and says he needs your help.
• Describe your perfect haunted house . You can even draw a picture of it.
• What is the scariest thing you have ever seen? And are you still scared of it?
• You find some footprints leading into your house. What do you do?
• Your imaginary friend becomes real and starts causing trouble for you.
• Write 10 questions to interview a vampire and then answer them from the point of view of a vampire.
• Write a recipe for a witch’s brew. If you need an awesome name for your witch, check out our witch name generator .
• Write three acrostic poems using the words, Halloween, Witch and Frankenstein.
• Write a poem in any format you like about the scariest monster you have ever seen.
• Write down a detailed description of a recent nightmare that you have had.
• Your name is Connor. You are a troublemaker. What sort of problems do you think you would get into at your school Halloween party? Write about them!
• Write a gothic poem using the words creepy, ghouls, goblins and pitch-black. 
• Write a scary story about a group of friends playing a creepy version of Chinese Whispers, called Black Lotus. What consequences does this game have on their friendship?
• Write a script for a Halloween ghost stage show that includes a musical number.
• What happens when you dream of a creature that never sleeps? This creature is there when you wake up and there when you sleep. There’s no escaping it, or is there? 
• Write a poem that begins with the sentence: This night it’s your turn to die! How will you die?
• Write a ghost story using the book title idea: Catch A Ghost.
• Make a list of three things you love about Halloween and three things you hate about Halloween.
•  Write a scary story where a house does something supernatural and dangerous in order to stay in the Halloween spirit (it can even be a ghost that is haunting your house!).
• Imagine you are throwing the best Halloween party ever! How would you plan this party? Who will be at the party and what will happen at the party?
• Create a wish list of all the items you need for your Halloween party (dress, food, decorations…). How much money would you need?
• Think of 10 scary things that could happen on Halloween and brainstorm the consequences of each one.
• Find a relative of yours from the past who has passed away and imagine a conversation you might have with that person (for example Grandma: “When I was growing up…”).
• Think of a scary place where you would go on Halloween (it could be an old house, a building,…). What makes this place so scary?
• Candy is a huge part of Halloween, so why not think of something scary that you could do with your Halloween candy? Try to think of at least one idea.
• Write a short horror story about an evil, living pumpkin and its past.
• Write a ghost story that sounds like a haunted phone call that you would get if you called a non-existent person.
• Make a top ten list of the best Halloween costumes to wear.
• Make a list of your top five favourite Halloween candy or treats to eat.
• Do you follow any Halloween traditions or something that you do every year? If yes, why is this tradition important to you? Examples of common Halloween traditions include watching horror movies, going trick or treating, wearing costumes etc.
• If Halloween was banned in your town, would you care? Write a letter to your town mayor stating your opinion on Halloween. 
• Imagine you are a new student in school and you have to write a speech about Halloween. Write an interesting speech and share it with your friends and teachers.
• Write a newspaper article about a scary event that happens in your town every Halloween. 
• Make a top ten list of your favourite scary movies.
• Imagine you are a ghost and you want to haunt people. Where would you like to haunt people?
• Monster Mash is one the most popular songs to play on Halloween. Can you write your own spooky song for Halloween about monsters?
• Think of the worst Halloween treat you have ever eaten, and describe its taste in great detail.
• Make a top ten list of the scariest monsters or villains from books and movies.
• Trick or Treating is an ancient tradition that dates back to the middle ages. Back then it was known as mumming where people dressed up as creatures and performed tricks in exchange for food and drink. If you lived back then, what trick would you perform?
• Imagine your life as a ghost and you are chasing people to tell them what happens after death. What are you going to tell people?
• Think of any object in your room right now, and imagine that it was haunted by a ghostly spirit. What would it say or do?
• Write a how-to guide on how to scare people. What is the best way to terrify someone? What are some of the best things to use to scare someone?
• If you walked through a haunted house, what would be the scariest part?
• Do you think that trick-or-treating is just for little kids, or is this an activity that grown-ups should also be able to do?
•  Write a story about someone who gets lost in the woods on Halloween.
• Imagine a world, where instead of dressing up as monsters or creatures on Halloween, people dressed up as each other. Who would you dress up as and why?
• Write a newspaper article titled: The Biggest Trend Coming This Halloween Season!
• Have you ever seen a ghost and even if you didn’t believe in them, do you think they are real?
• Make a list of at least 5 activities to do on Halloween.
•  Think of a scary ghost from history or legend and write a ghost story about it. For example, some of the best ghost stories are based on true events like The Apparition of Madeleine or the Bloody Barrow in West Virginia.
• Write a Halloween story where ghosts and monsters appear and cause havoc all around town.
• Complete the following sentence in at least three different ways: Halloween is a time to…
• Write a newspaper article about the different Halloween traditions that exist around the world.
• Make a list of at least 5 scary words and use each one in a sentence. 
• Think of a time when you were scared of something and it was so bad that you couldn’t think about anything else. Describe what was going on around you.
• Write down a spell for turning people into toads. For this spell to work, it must rhyme. 
• Imagine that a ghost in your home is following you around. What would you do to scare it away?
• Write a scary story about a person who works at a pumpkin farm.
• Make a list of your greatest fears, and explain each one.
• Describe the world’s scariest clown. What would their name be? Think about their appearance and how they talk.
• Research and make a list of 5 interesting facts about Halloween.
• You’re hosting a Halloween dinner party at your house. Make a menu of the food you plan on serving your guests.
• Write a newspaper article about the history of Halloween and how it has changed over the years.
• Pretend you are on a ghost-hunting tour. Write a list of questions you will ask your tour guide.
• Imagine you are interviewing a real-life vampire for your school newspaper. Make a list of 5 questions you would ask this vampire. As a bonus, why not try answering these questions from the perspective of a vampire?
• Make a list of ten words related to Halloween, and use each one in a sentence.
• Complete the following sentence in at least three ways: If Halloween was a person, they would be…
• Would you rather be stuck in a graveyard on Halloween night, or lost in the woods? Explain your choice.
• Create your own Halloween greeting card – What spooky message will you include on the inside?
• Most people are scared of ghosts, but what do you think ghosts are scared of?
• Imagine you are invisible and you can hide anywhere in the world. Where would you hide and why?
• Write a limerick about a boy who drinks blood. You can start the limerick like this: There once was a boy who drank blood.
• Imagine that a ghost resides in your room, and every time you walk by, it laughs and tickles you. What should you do to stop it?
• Describe the monster that lives under your bed in great detail.
• Use the following story starter: A drop of blood, a handful of toenails and a pinch of ground-up teeth.  Timmy smiles and waits for things to come back.
• Use the following sentence to start your story: “Once upon a time, on Halloween night, there lived a guy named Sam…” 
• Use the following story starter: “So, which monster is going to eat you up tonight, little boy?”
• How do you think ghosts pick their victims? Make a list of things they look out for in their victims.
• Imagine you work for a spooky monster agency. Your task is to write up a job description for hiring a ghost to haunt people. What skills and traits are you looking for in a ghost?

For more Halloween writing prompts, check out our 31-Day October writing challenge ! You might also be interested in the list of over 62 fall writing prompts .

Halloween Writing Prompts Printable

Print out our spooky writing prompts to use offline. Perfect for when the electricity cuts off and all you have is the daylight or candlelight to write by. We even included a list of Halloween words to make your stories extra scary!

Share your Halloween stories with us!

Got a funny or scary Halloween story you want to share with us? We would love to read them! Comment your stories below or use the #imagineforest on social media to share them. You can even use the Imagine Forest story creator to publish your own stories online and share them with your friends. If you loved our 82+ Halloween writing prompts for kids, you’ll love our Halloween paper bookmark tutorial !

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BOO! Halloween is right around the corner—what better day to write some spooky stories? Sharpen your pencil and take a stab at one of these Halloween writing prompts !

Scary Stories Connect With Readers in Big Ways

You write to get a reaction out of your readers. No matter the genre, you want your reader to feel  something when they read your writing.

For horror writers, that feeling is fear. But it's also so much more.

Great horror stories take the everyday creepy and turn it into something even  more  creepy (and often become a condemnation of injustices in society). The great thing is, horror stories teach you that those creepy things can be beaten. That's what keeps bringing the readers back.

And that's why horror writers keep churning out the fear.

Maybe you love writing scary stories. Maybe you don't, but I hope you'll give it a try, just for practice (we're fans of that around here!).

Just like reading outside your genre is valuable to mastering the writing craft, so is writing a scary story .

This story doesn't have to be long, it could be a short story . Try for something you can write in one sitting, like 1,500 words.

To get you started, use one of the Halloween writing prompts suggested in this article. Then let loose, and have fun!

Creepy Story Writing Prompts

1. It's late at night, and you hear footsteps in the cellar, but you're definitely home alone…or so you thought.

2. You've put that doll in the cabinet, in the closet, in the attic, but no matter where you tuck it, it always shows back up on the sofa. On Halloween night, you find it watching you…

3. A bad-tempered businessman is driving home after a long day of work. He thinks he sees his kids trick-or-treating and stops to pick them up but those aren't costumes.

4. It's Halloween night and you and your friends think it would be fun to visit the local town's annual corn maze. But when you're inside it, someone inside the maze doesn't look like an actor in a costume. And shortly after, your friends start to disappear one by one.

5. You don't believe in the rumors that say a certain scary book is cursed—and that anyone who reads it will meet their maker by the end of the week. So naturally, you read it. And then things start going wrong…

Monster/Ghost Story Writing Prompts

6. A young woman goes to her grandmother's house for tea on Halloween night. They have a wonderful time together, sharing stories, joy, and the best times of family. The next day, the woman learns her grandmother has been dead for a week and no one could get ahold of her to tell her.

7. A little boy is lost in the woods, but at least his faithful dog is with him. As they look for the way out, the dog defends his master against terrifying monsters and animals. But the closer they get to the escaping the dark forest, the more apparent it is that they'll need to face the person, or thing, releasing these monsters in the first place.

8. A farmer who dreams of being a scientist experiments on this year's pumpkins, hoping to enlarge them. He has a lot of success, until one of his potions is tampered with, and the cute pumpkin in his patch morphs into a monster that eats anyone who stumbles over its vines.

9. Your girlfriend/boyfriend brings over your favorite treat on Halloween, but when you eat it, you transform into a giant, poisonous snake that kills anyone who touches you. What do you do next?

10. You wake up on Halloween night, look outside your window, and see your sister sleep walking away from the house. You chase after her but can't catch her until she plunges into a dark lake, where there's a mysterious song that starts to pull you deep below the surface.

Not-So-Spooky Story Writing Prompts

Not all people love scary stories. If this is you but you'd like to try to write a scary story—and have a fun time writing it—try tackling a (not-so) scary story prompt that could turn a potentially scary tale into something that is fun (even funny):

11. You hate clowns, which makes it even worse when your husband secretly decides to hire a clown for you son's birthday party—which just happens to be on Halloween.

12. Aliens have just landed on Earth and boy, did they pick a weird day to come. How do they respond to Halloween, supernatural or otherwise? Do they decide this place is just too bizarre and get the heck out, or do they stick around and join in the fun?

13. On Halloween night, lovers get to come back and spend the evening together one more time. One couple from the Roaring Twenties decides to come back from the grave to help their extreme nerd great-grandchild or the kid will never get married.

14. You decide that this year you're going to crash the ten top costume parties in town—and prank each one while you're at it.

15. A mad scientist determined to destroy the world falls hopelessly in love with a not-so-wicked witch. As hard as he tries, he can't impress her.

Write Your Spooky Stories

Writing a scary story can be a fun exercise to give your students (regardless of age, elementary students to college graduates) around this time of year. It also can stir some exciting writing ideas in  any  writer, whether or not they're part of an entire class or their personal writing group.

As mentioned above, writing scary stories can also push you to better your creative writing skills, even if it's not normally in your genre lane. Bestselling author Neil Gaiman has some great insight about  why  this is true:

Fairy tales are more than true: Not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.

You don't have to love horror stories to write one, but you will learn about protagonists who face trialing, often life or death, situations when writing them. Challenge students or writers to become better at their writing craft by pushing them to write a short scary story with one of the writing prompts in this article.

Sit down with your favorite candy or flavor of candy corn and get ready to write. Pluck it from the list, and let your imagination free!

What is your favorite Halloween writing prompt from this list?   Why did it stand out to you?  Let us know in the comments .

Abigail Perry

Abigail Perry is a Certified Story Grid Editor with professional teaching, literary agency, and film production experience. In addition to writing Story Grid masterwork guides, she works as a freelance editor and is the Content Editor for The Write Practice. Abigail loves stories that put women and diverse groups at the center of the story—and others that include superpowers and magic. Her favorite genres include: Smart Book Club Fiction, Women's Fiction, YA Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and unique memoirs. She also has a B.S. in TV, Radio, and Film and loves working on screenplays that are emotionally driven and/or full of action. You can learn more about Abigail on her website.

Ruthanne Reid

Best-Selling author Ruthanne Reid has led a convention panel on world-building, taught courses on plot and character development, and was keynote speaker for The Write Practice 2021 Spring Retreat.

Author of two series with five books and fifty short stories, Ruthanne has lived in her head since childhood, when she wrote her first story about a pony princess and a genocidal snake-kingdom, using up her mom’s red typewriter ribbon.

When she isn’t reading, writing, or reading about writing, Ruthanne enjoys old cartoons with her husband and two cats, and dreams of living on an island beach far, far away.

P.S. Red is still her favorite color.

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“Damn, I hate those busy bodies. Auditors, they call themselves. Pains in the ass is what they are.” said Joe aloud to no one who could hear. The radio blasted the nightly news and told a grisly story about three kids poisoned by bad candy. Joe, shaking his head from side to side and mumbling,

“For crying-out-loud. They’re just kids. Who in their right mind would do that to kids?”

The traffic became lighter and Joe took the off ramp to his street. As he drove toward his house, he saw his children walking down the sidewalk trick or treating. After hearing the news about the poisoning, he wanted his kids to go home. He stopped the car and walked over to them.

“Jeremy, Julian, why are you out here alone. Your mother was supposed to wait until I got home?”

He stood over the children waiting for an answer. When none came, he grabbed an arm, one child in each hand, and marched them to the car. He opened the back door and demanded they get in.

“In the car. Don’t stand there, get in… I’ve had a rough day, keep this up and you’ll get a Halloween to remember.”

Jeremy, the cutest little goblin, turned to Joe, jumped on top of him, opened his enormous mouth, and swallowed Joe whole. Julian, danced around Jeremy singing

“Remember, remember, a Halloween to remember, A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down”

To the children passing by, the song sounded familiar. They started to sing,

“Ring-a-round the rosie, A pocket full of posies, Hush! Hush! Hush! Hush! We’ve all tumbled down.”

William – I enjoyed your story. Nicely developed in such a short span.

Great lead-in to the story as a way to introduce taking his kids home. One suggestion in the first paragraph … not sure you need “from side to side” after “shaking his head”, and you could modify it to ” Joe, shaking his head, mumbled, …” or “Joe shook his head and mumbled, …”

While it could be viewed as too abrupt (I didn’t think so), I love how Jeremy “the cutest little goblin” got right down to business and “jumped on top of [Joe], opened his enormous mouth, and swallowed Joe whole”, with Julian dancing and singing along. Those two lines plus Julian’s clever integration of “Remember, remember, a Halloween to remember” made for a ghoulishly delightful twist.

Thanks for the Halloween treat.

– Susan

Thanks Susan. I already made the change (Joe, shaking his head, mumbled). It reads much better. William

Hi thanks for writing this story it gave my students some ideas to write about since halloween is coming up

Thanks for the Halloween treat, Ruthanne. Great prompts.

I love prompt #4 with the grandma, I was devastated when my grammy died…. this will be good to write about.

Harold Saggerbob loves Halloween. Has his very own Pumpkin Club. But while the ‘pumpkins’ on his shelf, might be round, they are certainly not orange. And every Halloween, several kids disappear near his home…

It’s not really creepy but I tried it with my characters. English isn’t my first language so if you see any mistake, please let me know:

“Aymeric was eating alone in the kitchen. He didn’t have much appetite and spent more time looking at the dark sky through the window than eating. He sighed. He wished he had company. But that wouldn’t happen. Rose was back to his home and was probably already sleeping – flowers go to sleep with the sun, after all. The sky was covered in dark clouds so thick he couldn’t even see the Moon – and it was definitely up somewhere. He could feel it. It felt as if he had a knot in his throat. He covered his plate and put it in the fridge. He would eat it later, when he’d be hungrier. Suddenly, he stilled. He had heard footsteps. He closed the fridge slowly, careful not to make any noise. It wasn’t some kind of rodent. They were scared of lycanthropes. And Aymeric was able to recognize footsteps from rodents. With a hearing like his, no one could fool him. He put his fork and his knife in the sink, shrugging. It wasn’t as if the intruder could mess with his stuff unnoticed, anyway. What bothered him was that he didn’t heard the intruder enter. It was definitely strange. He didn’t know what or who it was but he’d better be careful. He grabbed a dagger and followed the noise. It definitely came from the cellar. He barged in there, determined to end all this quickly. The moon was rising and waxing, anyway, so he shouldn’t have any problem dealing with whoever it was. What he saw still surprised him. A tiny body in the middle of the room. Thick wavy blond hair, long ears, big grey eyes. Aymeric recognized the child immediately. When the little elf saw him, he rushed into his arms. “Hey, what’s wrong, champion?” He didn’t expect the kid to reply. The elf only hugged him tightly. Aymeric could feel his relief and his fear. The ability they had to travel between spaces and times was really something he couldn’t get used to…”

Noah was waking up. He had been knocked down while he was chased by a group of teens. It was Halloween. Noah left his home with Oscar his dog. He headed to park across the street where his friends were waiting for him for trick or treating around the neighborhood. As they got treats from the third house Noah and his friends headed for the next house. Suddenly a huge dark figure appeared and almost grabbed one of Noah’s friends. The group was actually chased by teenage boys who looked hideous beasts in their costumes. Noah and his friends were dispersed. Some managed to stick together, some made it back home. Noah lost the sense of direction and was running for a while now. Suddenly he stumbled and tripped over. He knocked his head hard on something and passed out. After he got up he could see dark figures with blazing eyes staring down at him. Noah jumped to his feet and fled into the woods that were the only easy hideout he could access fast. Oscar was behind him growling and barking at the dark figures that followed them into the woods. As he went farther it got more and more dark. The only thing that kept him going was Oscar who was right behind him keeping the dark figures at a distance. Noah saw bushes and managed to hide within. Oscar had stopped barking now and there was a deadly silence. Noah was panting and was trying to calm down. He was about to lie down when he saw a huge hand trying to grab him from within the bushes. Noah screamed in panic when Oscar jumped in between just in time to save him. Noah was running fast when suddenly he saw light piercing through the darkness. He ran towards the light fast. When he came near he couldn’t believe his eyes. The sun shone bright and there were beautiful flowers and trees. Far away he could see children playing. He quickly entered the garden as he had no better choice to escape the dark figures. Oscar slowly paced back and ran all the way home where Noah’s parents were mourning his death.

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Halloween Narrative Writing Prompts: Embrace Spooky Storytelling

My name is Debbie, and I am passionate about developing a love for the written word and planting a seed that will grow into a powerful voice that can inspire many.

Ideas to Inspire Your Halloween Narrative Writing

Creating suspense and eerie atmosphere in your halloween story, crafting memorable characters for your spooky tale, utilizing descriptive language to enchant your readers, plot twists and surprises: keeping your halloween narrative engaging, incorporating supernatural elements into your halloween story, building tension and terror: tips for writing a chilling climax, engaging the senses: adding a spooky touch to your halloween narrative, frequently asked questions, concluding remarks.

Looking for some spooky inspiration for your Halloween narrative writing? Look no further! We’ve got some unique and creative ideas that will send shivers down your readers’ spines.

1. Explore haunted houses: Take your readers on a bone-chilling journey through a haunted house. Describe the creaking doors, ghostly whispers, and eerie atmosphere as your protagonist navigates the labyrinth of terror.

2. Unmask a supernatural creature: Set your story in a small town where strange occurrences have been happening. Your main character could discover the truth behind these events and uncover the existence of a supernatural being lurking amongst the townsfolk. To add suspense, keep the creature’s true identity hidden until the climactic ending.

3. Summon a ghostly legend: Introduce a local legend that has haunted the imagination of people for generations. Your protagonist could become the brave soul who decides to test the legend’s authenticity. Will they regret their decision or come face to face with a supernatural phenomenon?

Get those creative juices flowing and let your imagination run wild with these hair-raising ideas. Don’t forget to utilize vivid imagery, build tension, and create memorable characters that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats!

As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to immerse your readers in a spine-chilling experience with a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere. Whether you’re writing a short story, a terrifying tale, or even a horror novel, here are some creative tips to elevate the tension and keep your readers on the edge of their seats:

• Set the scene: Descriptive language is your greatest ally when it comes to creating an eerie atmosphere. Use vivid imagery to paint a picture of the spooky setting in your readers’ minds. Describe the abandoned, creaking mansion, enveloped in a thick fog that obscures all but faint flickering lights. Conjure up sinister details like the gnarled trees with their twisted branches scratching against the windowpanes.
• Build up tension: Slowly build the suspense in your Halloween story to maintain the readers’ interest. Start with small, subtle hints at something unsettling, like a character noticing strange shadows lurking in the corners. Gradually escalate the weird occurrences, making each one more intense and menacing. Use short, punchy sentences and carefully paced paragraphs to quicken the pace and keep readers eagerly turning the pages.

The key to a spine-tingling Halloween story is to create an eerie atmosphere that captivates your readers from the very beginning. By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to crafting a haunting tale that will leave your audience filled with goosebumps and eagerly awaiting the next twist and turn.

Creating captivating characters is essential when crafting a spine-chilling and unforgettable spooky tale. Whether your story revolves around vampires, witches, or haunted houses, it is the characters that will truly immerse your readers in the eerie atmosphere you aim to create. Here are some key tips to help you bring your characters to life:

• Embrace the Unusual: Ensure your characters have unique and peculiar traits that set them apart from ordinary individuals. Perhaps your haunted house has a creaking chandelier inhabited by a mischievous spirit or a vampire with a fondness for knitting. These intriguing details will leave a lasting impression on your readers.
• Add Depth and Flaws: Complex characters are more relatable and engaging. Give them conflicts, fears, and imperfections that mirror real-life struggles. A witch burdened by a tragic past or a ghost struggling with their own mortality will captivate readers, making them invested in the character’s journey.

In order to captivate and mesmerize your readers, utilizing descriptive language is essential. With the power of words, you can transport your audience to a world of imagination and evoke emotions that will leave a lasting impression. Here are some tips to help you master the art of descriptive writing:

• Paint vivid pictures: Use descriptive adjectives and adverbs to create sensory experiences for your readers. Engage all their senses by describing the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and even textures within your writing.
• Create lifelike characters: Bring your characters to life by going beyond physical appearances. Describe their mannerisms, quirks, and personality traits in a way that readers can easily visualize and relate to.
• Set the scene: Transport your readers to the locations in your story by crafting detailed descriptions of the surroundings. From the weather to the architecture, every element contributes to creating a convincing and immersive world.

Remember, the key to enchanting your readers lies in the power of your words. Utilize descriptive language skillfully to transport your audience to new realms, engage their senses, and immerse them into the heart of your storytelling. By crafting rich, vibrant descriptions, you can create a reading experience that will linger in the minds of your readers long after they have finished your work.

Halloween is the perfect time to immerse your audience in an engaging and thrilling narrative. Whether you’re writing a spine-chilling short story, creating a haunted house experience, or organizing a mysterious Halloween party, incorporating plot twists and surprises will elevate your Halloween experience to the next level. Here are some creative ideas to keep your audience on their toes and leave them begging for more:

• Character Reversals: Take advantage of stereotypes and common Halloween tropes by subverting expectations. Turn the innocent victim into the villain or reveal the supposed antagonist to be a misunderstood hero. These unexpected character revelations will keep your audience guessing and bring a fresh twist to your narrative.
• Unveiling Dark Secrets: Nothing adds suspense like a hidden secret. Gradually expose unsettling truths about your characters or the haunted location itself. Incorporate clues throughout the story or event that, when uncovered, reveal a sinister past or a shocking connection between characters. These revelations will captivate your audience and leave them breathless.
• Misdirection: Play with your audience’s expectations by leading them down one path and then abruptly switching directions. Utilize foreshadowing and misdirect their attention to create surprising plot twists. By subverting their assumptions, you’ll keep them engaged and astonished by the unexpected turns in your narrative.

Remember, a successful Halloween narrative relies heavily on keeping the element of surprise alive. Implement these plot twists and surprises strategically throughout your story or event to maintain a captivating experience from start to finish. Engage your audience’s imagination, challenge their assumptions, and leave them craving more of your thrilling Halloween world!

When it comes to writing a Halloween story, adding supernatural elements can take your tale to a whole new level of excitement and intrigue. Immerse your readers in a world where ghosts, witches, and monsters roam freely, unleashing a sense of wonder and thrill. Here are a few creative ways to incorporate supernatural elements into your Halloween story that will captivate your audience:

• Create Unique Supernatural Beings: Go beyond the traditional ghosts and witches and let your imagination run wild. Develop your own supernatural beings, such as shape-shifters, enchanted creatures, or vengeful spirits tied to specific locations. By crafting unique supernatural entities, you’ll give your story a fresh and unpredictable twist.
• Intertwine Supernatural with Reality: To make your Halloween story truly engaging, intertwine the supernatural elements seamlessly with the real world. Instead of isolating the supernatural beings in a separate realm, place them within familiar settings. This clever blending will make the existence of supernatural entities seem almost plausible, amplifying the sense of mystery and suspense for your readers.
• Explore Hidden Dimensions: Delve into the concept of hidden dimensions, where the supernatural entities reside. Paint vivid descriptions of these parallel worlds or mirror realms, drawing your readers deeper into your story’s enchanted universe. Unveil the connection between these dimensions and the main characters, revealing how these otherworldly realms can intertwine with their lives.

By using these creative methods, you can transport your readers to a thrilling world filled with magic, mystery, and horror. Let your imagination soar and dare to take your story to the supernatural realm where anything is possible!

When it comes to crafting a chilling climax that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, building tension and terror are key. Here are some expert tips to help you create a spine-tingling finale that will have your readers trembling with both fear and anticipation:

• Develop multi-dimensional characters: Characters that are relatable and well-developed can help intensify the tension in your climax. Show their fears, flaws, and vulnerabilities, making the reader emotionally invested in their outcome.
• Employ foreshadowing: Foreshadowing is a powerful tool for building suspense and creating an air of impending doom. Subtly drop hints and clues throughout your story to keep readers guessing and on the edge of their seats.
• Create a sense of urgency: Ramp up the pace and establish a ticking clock or impending deadline. This will heighten the tension, making readers feel the pressure and intensifying their fear for the characters’ safety.

To truly captivate your audience and elicit true terror, you must also consider:

• Setting the stage: Craft a vivid and atmospheric setting that not only becomes a backdrop for your climax but also contributes to the overall sense of fear and unease.
• Utilizing suspenseful pacing: Alternate between moments of high action and slower, tension-building scenes. This ebb and flow will keep readers on their toes and ensure they can never fully relax, even for a moment.
• Targeting the senses: Engage all the senses to immerse readers in the experience. Describe the sights, sounds, smells, and even tastes associated with the terrifying events unfolding, making them more palpable and vivid.

By honing your skills in building tension and terror, you’ll be able to deliver a climax that will have readers devouring your pages well into the night, unable to tear themselves away from the spine-chilling conclusion.

When it comes to creating a captivating Halloween narrative, it’s all about engaging the senses and immersing your readers in the eerie atmosphere. The devilish details can make or break your spooky tale, so why not go the extra mile and add spine-chilling sensations to your storytelling? Here are a few bewitching tips to give your Halloween narrative that extra ounce of fright:

• Powerful Imagery: Paint vivid pictures with words, allowing your readers to visualize eerie landscapes and mysterious settings. Describe the moonlit graveyard engulfed in mist, the sound of creaking doors in a decrepit house, or the pungent scent of damp earth and fallen leaves.
• Sinister Sounds: Create an audio experience by incorporating spine-tingling sounds. The haunting howl of the wind, the distant crack of thunder, or the soft whisper that sends shivers down the characters’ spines. Words have the power to make readers hear what they can’t see.
• Chilling Tactile Sensations: Infuse your narrative with tactile experiences that will send goosebumps down your readers’ arms. Describe the icy touch of a ghostly hand, the slimy texture of a mysterious potion, or the roughness of weathered gravestones.

By skillfully incorporating these elements into your Halloween narrative, you’ll transform it into a bone-chilling experience that ensures your readers won’t be able to put it down. Engaging the senses will transport them to a world where witches, goblins, and ghosts come to life. So, embrace the frightful nature of Halloween and harness its supernatural essence within your storytelling realm. Happy haunting!

Q: What are Halloween narrative writing prompts? A: Halloween narrative writing prompts are creative suggestions or ideas that serve as a starting point for crafting spooky and thrilling stories. They provide writers with a specific theme, plot, or scenario to work with, enhancing their storytelling abilities while embracing the essence of Halloween.

Q: How can Halloween narrative writing prompts be useful? A: These prompts offer writers a fun and engaging way to explore their imagination and delve into the world of horror and suspense. They can help stimulate creativity, inspire new ideas, and challenge writers to push the boundaries of their storytelling capabilities.

Q: Where can I find Halloween narrative writing prompts? A: Halloween narrative writing prompts can be found in various places, such as online writing communities , educational websites, writing blogs, or even in creative writing textbooks. Many websites offer free downloadable lists of prompts specifically tailored for Halloween-themed stories.

Q: What are some examples of Halloween narrative writing prompts? A: Some examples of Halloween narrative writing prompts include: 1. Write a story about a haunted house that mysteriously appears in your neighborhood overnight. 2. Create a story where trick-or-treating takes a sinister turn, and the candy being given out holds a dark secret. 3. Write a spine-chilling tale about a cursed costume that possesses whoever wears it. 4. Craft a story about a group of friends who venture into a forbidden forest on Halloween night, only to encounter something otherworldly. 5. Write a narrative about a ghostly presence that haunts the halls of an abandoned school. Remember, the possibilities are endless, and you can always adapt or tweak the prompts to suit your writing style and preferences.

Q: How can I make the most of Halloween narrative writing prompts? A: To make the most of Halloween narrative writing prompts, it’s essential to fully immerse yourself in the Halloween atmosphere. Embrace the spookiness, darkness, and eerie vibes associated with this holiday. Imagine yourself as the reader and think about the emotions and excitement you would like to experience while reading a Halloween-themed story.

Q: Can Halloween narrative writing prompts be useful for children? A: Absolutely! Halloween narrative writing prompts can be an excellent tool for children to explore their creativity, improve their writing skills, and have fun during the Halloween season. With appropriate guidance and assistance, children can develop their storytelling abilities while crafting spooky and imaginative tales.

Q: Are Halloween narrative writing prompts limited to horror stories? A: Not at all! Although Halloween is synonymous with horror, narrative writing prompts for Halloween can encompass various genres and themes. You can incorporate elements of mystery, fantasy, adventure, or even humor into your Halloween-themed story. The prompts merely serve as a starting point for your imagination to take flight.

Q: How can I share my Halloween narrative writing with others? A: Once you’ve completed your Halloween-themed story, there are several ways to share it with others. You can join online writing communities or forums to receive feedback and engage with fellow writers. Additionally, you can submit your work to literary magazines or anthologies that accept Halloween-themed submissions. Social media platforms, personal blogs, or even publishing your own ebook are also great avenues to share your Halloween narrative writing with a broader audience.

Q: Can Halloween narrative writing prompts be used for non-fiction writing? A: While Halloween narrative writing prompts are primarily designed for storytelling and fiction, they can be adapted to suit non-fiction genres as well. For example, you could use a Halloween prompt to write an informative article about the history of spooky traditions or a personal essay reflecting on your scariest Halloween experiences. The prompts can inspire creativity in any style of writing.

Incorporating Halloween narrative writing prompts into your lessons will ignite students’ creativity and love for storytelling.

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The best Halloween writing prompts

Spooky scary skeletons and things that go bump in the night have one favorite night of the year: Halloween. And we love this holiday just as much, which is why we've curated our favorite Halloween writing prompts — the perfect inspiration for any writer who loves the macabre.

The options are endless. A tale of trick-or-treating gone wrong. A haunted house that turns out to be haunted for real. Ghost, goblins, and witches roaming the streets freely. Parties, decorations, costumes and facades all provide ample inspiration for a spooky holiday story. Since you're spoiled for choice, we've narrowed down our top story ideas for you.

Here are our top ten Halloween writing prompts:

• You have a few friends over for a Halloween party. You've just finished watching a scary movie when the power goes out and the door is slammed open. What happens next?
• "Wow, great costume! How'd you make it?" you say to the kid dressed as the Grim Reaper, reaching a hand out to test the material of the mask. The mask doesn't come off. It's not a costume.
• You are responsible for taking your neighbors' kids out to trick-or-treat, but you look outside and suddenly feel scared of the gloomy dark...
• Write a story about someone spending the night in an old Victorian home-turned-hotel on Halloween.

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• How to Master the 'Show, Don't Tell' Rule (free course) — Halloween stories are all about the atmosphere. And to capture atmosphere, you need to evoke all five senses. From the twinkling of a jack-o-lantern, to the scratchy interior of a monster costume, the sweetness of candy on your tongue, the sticky grab of cobwebs, or the chill of a wind whistling through a graveyard lit by the moon — all these sensations will immerse your reader in your story. Show, Don't Tell is the golden rule for descriptive writing, so check out our free course.
• How to Write a Horror Story: 7 Tips for Writing Horror (blog post) — Our horror writing bible. If the story you're writing errs on the side of scary, this is where you'll find the best tips to pull it off.

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Spooky Writing Ideas for Halloween

I love everything about Halloween – the scary movies, the decorations, trick or treaters, Halloween parties – all of it! So of course, I find every way possible to incorporate this theme into my teaching, whether it’s grammar or writing.

One thing I love to do is give students non-structured practice with writing topics related to the season. And I am always amazed at the ideas they come up with when given Halloween writing prompts! It’s a fun way to break up the monotony and give them the freedom to use their imaginations and get their creative juices flowing.

Spark Their Creativity With Story Starters!

One easy (and super fun) way to get the creativity going is by giving a selection of story starters. First, they choose the one that inspires them and then let their imaginations run wild. With a story starter, they begin with the basic premise and setting, and then they add their own details and events to see where the story takes them. It’s so much fun to see how the same story starter can produce wildly different and creative stories by different students.

Story Starter Ideas

Need some ideas for story starters? Here are a few you might want to try:

• Everyone told my friend and me to stay away from the abandoned mansion, but we didn’t listen.
• As I put on my Halloween costume, I suddenly started to feel…different.
• There was something very strange about the way that black cat was staring at me.
• There’s an old saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” After the old woman offered to grant me any wish, I discovered just how true this saying is.
• I took pictures during a cemetery ghost tour. When I looked through them later, I couldn’t believe my eyes.
• The sign on the laboratory read, “Keep out. Authorized personnel only.” So of course I decided to go in and have a look around. This was the first of some very bad decisions made that day.

Print & Go or Digital Halloween Writing Prompts 

If you want to have some ready-to-go writing prompts, get the above story starters and many more in festive printable task cards or colorful fillable Google Slides!

In addition to story starters, general Halloween prompts are always a good option. This opens up a possibility for a wide variety of writing types: narrative, descriptive, informative, persuasive, or other creative writing activities.

More Halloween Writing Ideas

If you need some inspiration, here are a few topics that you could use for Halloween:

• Choose 3 random words and create your own spooky story starter. Then write the story.
• Write a scary movie review.
• Write about the history of Halloween.
• Create your own monster.
• Describe your idea of the best Halloween.
• Would you rather…? (Example: go to a Halloween party or go to a haunted house) Get a ready-to-go print and digital set HERE !
• Describe a house that has been decorated for Halloween using descriptive details and words.

If you would like a printable activity that includes these prompts and more, click the image below to get a PDF choice board.

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You might also like to have some festive Halloween writing papers (printable or digital) for students to complete their writing activities. Get them by clicking the links below, and as a bonus, you will also get a handout that includes the writing prompts listed above and more, which you can distribute to your students for another ready-to-go writing activity.

I hope these prompts will help inspire your students to write some creative and interesting stories and essays!

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10 Halloween Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Spooky Stories

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With its tricks, treats, ghosts, vampires, and everything in between, Halloween is a great season to inspire creativity in your writing.

Whether you’re an author in need of an idea for your next story or a writing group looking to embrace the spooky season, we have 10 Halloween-inspired writing prompts to help out. Check them out in our guide below!

Mischief Night

Some places in the world begin Halloween celebrations early with Mischief Night . It’s also known as Devil’s Night, Cabbage Night, or Goosey Night, depending on where in the world you are, but the concept is the same nearly everywhere: a night for tricks, pranks, and parties.

Try writing a mischievous story by starting with one of these prompts:

1. Some ghosts are downright evil, while others are just good-natured tricksters. Whose pranks will win in an annual battle between the two sides, and what ensues when unsuspecting humans get caught in the middle?

2. A pair of friends, lovers, or siblings plan elaborate Halloween eve pranks every year, but this time, what starts as a prank irrevocably changes their relationship.

There’s a reason it’s known as spooky season! Try adding some suspense and horror into a story by using one of these prompts:

3. A group of friends go to a Halloween corn maze, haunted house, or carnival. The monsters and zombies are a bit too realistic to be just people dressed in costumes, and the friends start disappearing, one by one.

4. Halloween isn’t for everyone, so you sneak into the library after hours to avoid the celebrations. You find an open book, and when you pick it up, you’re transported into a horror story.

5. A Halloween party with a simple theme – vampires! It’s all fun and games until the next morning when one of the partygoers wakes up in a sealed coffin.

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6. A society either bans Halloween or requires participation in it, and the punishment for disobeying is shocking.

7. A group sits around a bonfire telling ghost stories, and one of the stories starts playing out in real life.

8. Put a Halloween spin on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by writing about a farmer who takes a science experiment too far and brings a giant pumpkin to life.

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead ( Día de los Muertos ) is celebrated throughout Latin American in late October and early November. Although it’s different from Halloween, the holidays share a similar theme of reuniting the living with the dead.

Try using one of these prompts to write a story that embodies this theme:

9. Two lovers are banished to separate sides of the spirit world – heaven and purgatory – but they get to reunite for two days every year when the passageway between the real and spirit worlds opens.

10. You’ve grown up hearing eerie voices in the expansive, dark forest next to your house. You venture into the forest on a dare one night. What happens when you discover and meet the spirits for the first time?

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If you’ve found inspiration to write a Halloween short story , don’t forget to get it proofread. After all, spelling and grammar errors aren’t the kind of spooky you want in your writing! Try submitting a free trial document today to learn more.

And if you’re looking for more creative writing ideas, check out our 12 prompts to inspire your next novel.

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Halloween writing prompts for kids

Autumn is a season teeming with opportunities for seasonal fun and games, and Halloween, in particular, ignites the excitement of children everywhere.

While traditional Halloween activities like pumpkin picking and trick-or-treating hold their charm, creative young minds are eager to channel their creativity onto paper — embracing the season uniquely.

To foster a thrill of delight or perhaps a shiver of fright, we’ve curated a collection of spine-tingling Halloween writing activities to enchant and inspire your child this spooky season.

Unleash their inner storyteller with our eerie Halloween creative writing and journal prompts for kids .

Halloween creative writing prompts for kids

Engaging in creative writing is as simple as breathing with the right prompt, propelling young imaginations into fantastical realms of witches, wands, webs, and werewolves.

Encourage your child to craft stories where the supernatural and the ordinary collide:

• Venture into a haunted house at night and narrate the spine-tingling journey.
• Imagine wielding the powers of a witch or wizard — what enchanting feats would you perform?
• Picture yourself knocking on a looming wooden door while trick-or-treating, only to watch it creak open by itself. What eerie adventures await?
• Witness a mad scientist toiling in a remote laboratory, creating a monstrous masterpiece. Describe the creature’s form and purpose.
• Craft a story using the following words: spell, pumpkin, wand, bat, and weird. Weave them into a bewitching tale.
• For one mystical night, your pet acquires a human voice. What secrets do they reveal, and what conversations take place?
• Imagine a peculiar noise coming from your wardrobe. What happens when you summon the courage to open the door?
• Embark on an unexpected broomstick flight while pretending to fly. Where does your airborne adventure take you, and what do you encounter?
• Chronicle a family’s expedition to pick the perfect pumpkin.
• Step into an eerie, old house and discover a bubbling cauldron filled with mysterious purple liquid. What unfolds in this peculiar scene?
• Craft a tale about a pumpkin lantern that springs to life with a mischievous spirit.
• A bat unexpectedly enters your bedroom through an open window, seeking your aid. What mission lies ahead, and how can you assist?
• Conjure up a whimsical poem about a comical witch.
• Plan and describe an extravagant Halloween party. Who’s on the guest list, what do the decorations look like, and what mystical events unfold?
• Create a detailed description of the monster dwelling under your bed.
• An unexpected sound shatters the silence while you’re wandering through a graveyard. Identify the sound’s origin and explain what happens next.
• It’s been announced that Halloween is being cancelled forever! Advocate for Halloween’s continuation in a letter to the prime minister or local mayor.
• How would you spend Halloween night if you were a werewolf?
• Outline the adventures of a sentient scarecrow.
• Describe the life of a young vampire who hates the taste of blood. What sustenance do they prefer, and how do they occupy their nights?
• As a witch, concoct a potion recipe that transforms cockroaches into beautiful butterflies.
• Uncover the startling truth that your teacher is a vampire. Detail the discovery and ensuing events.
• Gain insight into Halloween from the perspective of a paramedic.
• Document your first Halloween experience as a ghost.
• Describe the secretive Halloween gathering of a group of wizards.
• Find yourself lost in a dark forest with a mysterious follower. Reveal their identity and unravel the unsettling journey.
• Spin a tale about the consequences of a black cat crossing your path.
• Share a school day with a friendly ghost. Describe the extraordinary experience.
• Assume the role of a spider for a week and outline the intriguing adventures you undertake.

Halloween journal prompts for kids

Sometimes, personal experiences prove as enthralling as fiction.

Use these journaling prompts to reflect upon your own Halloween journey:

• Reflect on the most memorable Halloween costume you’ve ever worn.
• Share your aspirations for this year’s costume and explain the reasoning behind your choice.
• Detail your thoughts on trick-or-treating with friends — what makes it fun, or why don’t you enjoy it?
• What might Halloween look like in a century?
• Explain your favourite elements of Halloween parties.
• Explore your family’s Halloween traditions, if any, and describe them in detail.
• Delve into your preferences for Halloween activities and why you love them.
• Share your Halloween food favourites using the sentence, “Every Halloween, I like to eat…”
• List your top five Halloween-themed books and explain what makes them special.
• List five aspects of Halloween you adore and five you dislike.
• Reveal your stance on scary movies — list your favourites if you’re a fan, or explain your reservations if you’re not.
• Express your preference between Halloween and Christmas and explain your choice.
• Paint a vivid picture of your ideal Halloween day — what activities would you partake in, and with whom?
• Dive into the essence of spookiness — what makes Halloween eerie and thrilling?
• Offer your thoughts on spiders — do you love them or loathe them?
• Where would you choose to go if you could trick-or-treat anywhere in the world?
• Share your encounter with the most spine-tingling Halloween costume you’ve ever witnessed.
• Deliberate on your preference between vampires and werewolves.
• Recall and narrate the unforgettable moments of the best Halloween party you’ve attended.

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Halloween night the streets were filled with children in costumes wearing masks that were trick or treating, and nearby ghostly images watched.

The month before Halloween, beginning October 1 is an ideal time to use Halloween writing prompts with children.

This holiday has an intriguing history that is associated with trick or treating, costumes, pumpkins, black cats, ghosts, bats, bobbing for apples, skeletons, haunted houses, and candy.

The wide range of topics associated with Halloween inspires creative writing with children. Writing prompts about Halloween can break through writer’s block, produce excitement about writing, and create new ideas.

How To Use Writing Prompts For Halloween

You can use writing prompts twice weekly to write a short one or two-page story about Halloween. After you finished, the children can read the stories aloud. The writing time can be from 30 minutes or more.

Each week you can focus on Halloween themes black cats, ghosts, haunted houses, or pumpkins, for example.

Teach children research skills by providing a topic and letting them research and write a short paper. Use online sources and books for research material.

Provide your class with a list of  Halloween writing prompts about a topic and let each child choose one to write about.

• The black cat with yellow-green eyes appeared on the doorstep on Halloween morning snarling and hissing. Write a story about a black cat that brings bad luck to the family that crosses its path.
• Their black cat Shadow disappeared on Halloween. What happened to their pet Shadow? Write a story about this.
• Write about a fun Halloween party that you would like to plan. What type of food, decorations, and activities would the party have?
• She saw her neighbor an ugly old woman with warts and wrinkles on her face wearing a long flowing black robe climb on a broomstick and fly away. Write a story about an ugly evil witch.
• Sharon observed a young woman who had a black hat, green eyes, blond hair, fair complexion, light green robe, and carried a broom. Write a story about a beautiful young good witch.
• Create a scary ghost for Halloween and write about what it looks like and how it scares people.
• Research the history of trick or treating in the United States. Write a short one or two-page paper on the topic.
• A witch creates a potion and puts it in candy. What happens to those kids that eat the candy?
• You’re at a Halloween party and walk into an empty room and see what seems to be a ghost. Write a story about this.
• What happens in the local graveyard on Halloween night when ghosts and ghouls are out and about?
• You dream about a fiend in the attic or cellar of your home. What happens when you’re left alone one night for the first time.
• Research All Soul’s Day and write about how it relates to the  Halloween tradition of trick or treating.
• What is your favorite Halloween candy? Research the topic and write about the history of this candy.
• What is the worst Halloween candy you ever ate  Describe it and why it is so terrible!
• Research the history of the Halloween costume in the 1900s. Write a short paper on what you learn.
• Create a frightening Halloween costume of a witch, devil, monster, or clown. Write about the costume and what the person wearing it does.
• Write a story about a neighbor that hands out creepy candy eyeballs, creepy fingers, bags of blood, or spiders. Write about what happens when the kids go to that house on Halloween.
• A ghost haunts a house in your neighborhood. Write a story about the ghost and what happens when a group of kids visits that home.
• Write a short poem about the fun activities you can do on Halloween. It does not have to rhyme.
• A harmless bat scares kids on Halloween night because it is flying around or gets in a house. Write a story about what happens.
• Research vampire bats or other kinds of bats and write a short paper about what they eat, how they find their prey, and their habitat.
• A werewolf is loose on Halloween night and there is a full moon. Children are out trick or treating – write about what happens.
• You dream about a monster in the basement or attic of your home. What happens when you’re left alone one evening.
• What happens in the graveyard on Halloween when ghosts and ghouls lurk about and children visit it at night?
• What happened to the kid that disappeared one Halloween night without a trace?
• Create a new candy with magical powers. Describe what it looks like, the ingredients, how it tastes, and what it does.
• Write about what you would do when all Halloween events are canceled.
• Create a creepy Halloween recipe other than candy. What is it called, and what are the ingredients?
• Devise a clever Halloween trick to play on family and friends.
• Write about your favorite Halloween recipe or food.
• Write about your favorite way to spend Halloween.

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Looking for more ideas for writing prompts on different subjects? Please explore our site as we have many unique ideas and resources for you.

You might like to try out our prompts about cats – or how about our visual prompts to inspire even the most reluctant writer!

Please share these ideas with family, friends, parents, and teachers – and if you have ideas on other resources please let us know !

13 Halloween Creative Writing Prompts! {Free Printable}

Halloween, as I have said many, many times before – is our favourite time of the year. It is such an exciting time of the year, whether you are into the cute and spooky side for the little ones or the horror movie and spooky ghost story side for the older ones. Either way, it can be fun for all ages! And it can be super educational too. For my Blogtober#2 post for my October blogging Challenge, I have created a small collection of Halloween creative writing prompts with a Halloween twist. It is the month of Halloween after all! 

Why writing prompts?

Writing prompts spark imagination, characters & ideas. Writing Prompts can draw out the creative soul inside your child and even yourself if you wish to join in as well! I plan to because it is a lot of fun creating your own stories! With creative writing there really is no holds barred. The floor is 100% yours on the characters, where the story goes, creating the set or area where your story lives in and it can be fun!

I think these Halloween writing activity sheets are great because they are in theme with the season. Naturally! And I think it is so important for children to find fun in creating their own worlds through storytelling. It is a skill that needs nurturing and encouragement. As a parent, I have children who have the ability to write a creative story and another who couldn’t think of anything worse to do with their time.

13 Halloween Creative Writing Prompts

This is a list of fun prompts that we have thought of, as a family to encourage any creative flourish for you & your child.

You’re trick or treating and you pass a spooky house and before you can knock on the door, the door opens…

You are interviewing a Vampire – write out 10 questions you would ask them…

Want to make a Witches brew? Write down your ingredients…

You are carving your pumpkin and it starts talking to you – what did you both talk about?

Describe your idea of a Haunted House…

You hear a noise from inside your wardrobe. You open it up and see…

You’re a mad scientist and you are creating a brand new monster in your lab. Describe your Monster and maybe draw a picture of it too!

If you could be a ghost for a day, what mischief would you get up to?

Every Halloween, at 6pm, your pet starts talking to you, what do you do?

Would you rather be friends with a Werewolf or a Vampire? And why?

What would you do if your best friend turned into a zombie?

As I reached into my bag of candy, I heard a little voice saying “pick me! pick me!” – what do you do?

The monster that lives in my wardrobe is very…

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You can download your Free Halloween creative writing printables here. The whole collection of prompts are in there for you to enjoy whenever the creative juices are bubbling like a witches brew in a cauldron.

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The halloween decorations shone white in the light of the streetlights, echoing the starlit night and the beauty of the moon.

Take heart from the halloween decoration, for it comes from the halo of the heart. It is born of the desire to laugh at evil, to show it how the pure soul is so superior in every way that matters.

She put the halo in halloween; amid the perfect black, dressed as the foulest decree, she put the masters sword in the heart of beast. So though she looked to all the world as some animated decoration, she was tougher than the rest, tougher than those she protected.

The hero whom wears the monster mask upon all hallows eve, whom enters the realm of the beast, shines true light upon those vampire hearts. To decore the demon from beneath this halloween decoration.

The halloween decorations, from the skeletons to the monster's hide, bring out the daring hero heart to raise a laugh from inside.

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The candlelight of the jack-o-lanterns brings a nostalgic romance to the soul.

At halloween is it the "halo we in" or are we "weaning ourselves from the halo"? In which direction you travel is your choice, how you influence others however may become a very "halloween" matter for karma. So decorate with love, stand up to the internal monster and teach it how to become a protector.

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Halloween Creative Writing Prompts

October, with its autumn hues, crisp air, and the anticipation of Halloween, offers a unique backdrop for children to let their imaginations run wild. Whether you’re a seasoned home schooler or a parent trying to engage their child in writing, Halloween can be the perfect setting.

Creative Writing Halloween Themed Prompts

Themed writing prompts, especially ones centered around festivities like Halloween, have a knack for engaging the young mind. Halloween, with its blend of the fantastical and the real, serves as a wonderful catalyst for sparking creativity in children. Delving into tales of witches, ghosts, and goblins allows children to explore a myriad of emotions, from excitement to fear, in a controlled and constructive manner. It lets them articulate feelings, improve descriptive skills, and even address their own apprehensions about the unknown.

I used Creative Writing prompts with my very reluctant writer when we first started to home educate. She never wanted to put pen to paper, but themes like Halloween, Autumn and our Rainforest packs really helped her and now you can often find her with a notebook penning poems and stories.

Engaging the Reluctant Writer

Before we dive into our specially curated Halloween prompts, let’s address an important topic: the reluctant writer. Many children struggle with the notion of writing, finding it tedious or overwhelming. But with the right approach, even the most hesitant child can be nudged toward expressing their creativity through words.

1. Start Small: Encourage them to pen down short sentences or phrases. Over time, as their confidence builds, they can expand their writing.

2. Encourage Drawing: Let them sketch their thoughts before writing. A simple drawing of a ghost, for example, can be the inspiration for a spooky story.

3. Create a Comfortable Writing Space: A dedicated writing spot, replete with fun stationery, comfortable seating, and minimal distractions, can motivate children to sit down and write.

4. Collaborative Writing: Write a story together. Start with a setting or a character and build a world collaboratively. You can begin a sentence, and let them complete it, or alternate writing paragraphs.

5. Use Technology: In today’s digital age, children are naturally inclined towards technology. Apps and software geared towards young writers can make the process interactive and fun.

6. Share Their Stories: Boost their confidence by sharing their stories with family or on a dedicated platform, appreciating their efforts and showing them their words matter.

Dive into the spirit of Halloween with these prompts designed specifically for upper elementary homeschoolers…

• Write a short, spine-tingling story about a ghostly encounter in an old, abandoned house.
• Imagine you could become any fictional character for a day. Describe your Halloween adventure as that character.
• Invent a recipe for a magical Halloween potion. Include ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
• You receive a mysterious letter from a friendly monster inviting you to a Halloween party. Write your RSVP.
• Compose a Halloween-themed poem using spooky imagery and descriptive language.
• If you could trick-or-treat in any fictional world (e.g., Hogwarts, Wonderland), where would you go and what kind of treats would you collect?
• Choose a famous Halloween character (e.g., Dracula, a witch) and conduct an interview with them. What questions would you ask, and how would they respond?
• Describe in vivid detail the scariest haunted house you can imagine. What makes it so terrifying?
• Research and write about a lesser-known mythical creature from a specific culture’s folklore (e.g., a Japanese Yōkai or a Native American legend).
• Write a detective story about solving the case of the disappearing Halloween candy.
• Pretend you are a ghost haunting a historic building. Write a journal entry describing your daily activities and observations.
• Imagine you have the power to turn invisible but only on Halloween. Describe your adventures on this special day.
• Write a newspaper article about a peculiar event that occurred in your neighborhood on Halloween night.
• Create a conversation between two characters planning their Halloween night. What costumes will they wear, and what spooky activities are on their agenda?
• You stumble upon a mysterious object with supernatural powers. Write a story about its origin and how it affects your Halloween night.

Why use Creative Writing Prompts

Engaging children in the creative process of writing, especially with prompts that resonate with their interests, has long-term benefits.

It aids in developing their cognitive skills, allows them to express their emotions, and fosters a love for storytelling and reading. Over time, with consistent practice, even the most reluctant writers can find joy in the process, transforming from hesitant participants to confident narrators of their own tales.

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10 Festive Halloween Writing Activities for the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Halloween writing activities are so much fun! There is just something wonderful about this spooky fall holiday in the classroom. . . Because the learning doesn’t stop for holidays and parties, I’m providing a list of 10 fun Halloween writing activities to enjoy the holiday and the season while learning at the same time!

Happy writing!

10 Fun Halloween Writing Activities

1 . Spooky Story Contest : Challenge your students to write a spooky story or poem that is no longer than one page. The best stories can be read aloud at the class Halloween party, with Halloween prizes for the best entries!

2. Halloween Acrostic Poem : Have your students create an acrostic poem using the letters of “HALLOWEEN.” Each line should focus on a Halloween-related word beginning with the corresponding letter. This is a great way to get students’ brains going while keeping with the fun holiday theme!

3. Plan a Halloween Party: Have students practice writing without really feeling like they are practicing writing by asking them to plan a Halloween party! Using this Plan a Halloween Party Bite Sized Writing PBL , you’ll have a whole set of already prepared Halloween writing activities for students to complete on their way to planning a Halloween party!

4. Creepy Descriptive Writing: Invite your students to use their imaginations and come up with creative descriptions of scary characters or scenes, such as a haunted house or a witch’s potion brewing in her cauldron. This is one of my favorite Halloween writing activities for fostering creativity! Provide them with ready-made fall writing prompts and guidelines based on your goals and allow their ideas to flow!

5. Word Play: Have your students create a Halloween-related story by using only words that start with the letter “H.” This can be as creative or spooky as they want it to be. You could assign one letter to different groups to create a class writing board that spells out a Halloween related word! Fun Halloween writing activities that double as classroom decor are the best!

6. Design a Haunted House: Incorporate a little bit of math along with writing in this fun and interactive project based learning activity! With no prep and pre-made worksheets, this is a great option for a stress free and oh so fun Halloween writing activity, and you can find it here!

7. Mystery Writing: Place a mysterious item in the middle of the classroom and have each student come up with a story about where it came from, who owns it, and why it’s so special. Once again, this activity leaves plenty of opportunity for you to add in your needs or guidelines for your students to follow!

8. Create a Candy Informational Writing: Allow students to use their imaginations to create a candy , advertise the candy, and use various activities to inform on their invention! One of my favorite Halloween writing activities for informative writing without the sometimes boring prompts!

9. Halloween News Report: Have your students pretend they are reporters and create a news report about a strange event that happened in the town on Halloween night. You can provide a list of prompts for students or leave it all to their imagination!

10. Make Your Own Monster: Challenge your students to come up with their own monster, complete with traits, special powers, and a backstory. They can draw a picture of their creature and write a story about it. Have them share their monsters with the class to see who has the scariest one! You can display the monsters at the end for a Halloween classroom decoration!

I sure hope that you’ve found some winners among this collection of Halloween writing activities because holidays in the classroom are a big deal and deserve to be celebrated amongst the learning!

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• The city area is about 30 km in diameter and the population reaches to almost 10 million people.
• Moscow was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, where it played an important role in Russian history.
• The people of Moscow are known as Muscovites.
• Moscow is famous for its architecture, especially its historical buildings such as Saint Basil’s Cathedral .
• Moscow is a city with the most money in Russia and the third biggest budget in the world.
• Moscow began as a medieval city and developed into what was known as the Grand Duchy of Moscow, an administrative region ruled by a prince.
• Moscow is where all Russia’s tensions and inequalities meet to coexist, producing a unique feeling of a city that looks European but feels somewhat Asian in its mood and intensity.
• In 1147 Moscow was called Moskov, which sounds closer to its current name. Moscow was derived from the Moskva river, on which the city is located. The Finno-Ugric tribes, who originally inhabited the territory, named the river Mustajoki, in English: Black River, which was presumably how the name of the city originated.
• Several theories were proposed on the origin of the name of the river however linguists cannot come to any agreement and those theories haven’t been proven yet.
• The first known reference to Moscow dates from 1147 as a meeting place of Yuri Dolgoruky and Sviatoslav Olgovich. Muscovites today consider Prince Yury Dolgoruky their city’s founding father, but it was only recorded that he dined with friends in the town.
• In 1156, led by Knjaz Yury Dolgoruky, the town was barricaded with a timber fence and a moat. In the course of the Mongol invasion of Rus, the Mongols under Batu Khan burned the city to the ground and killed its inhabitants.
• Nevertheless, Moscow was restored and became more important. Yet the Mongols came back in 1382 and burned Moscow City again.
• Still, Moscow shortly recovered and In the 15th century, it probably gained a population of about 50,000. But, unfortunately, in 1571 the Crimean Tatars burned Moscow again.
• By 1712, Tsar Peter the Great decided to move his capital to St. Petersburg from Moscow. With this, Moscow began a period of dissolution. In the 1770s Moscow suffered an outbreak of the bubonic plague. But still, Moscow University was successfully founded in 1755 and at the beginning of the 19th century, Moscow was prospering again.
• Arbat Street at that time was also established. But then, Napoleon invaded Russia. The Muscovites, the retreating party, set their own city on fire by 1812 and it was rebuilt completely at the beginning of the 19th century.
• During 1917 the Communists started a revolution in which they imposed a totalitarian government in Russia. By 1918, Lenin transferred his administration to Moscow.
• After Lenin, the tyrant Josef Stalin governed the city. Under his regime, several historic buildings in the city were destroyed. Nevertheless, the first line of the Metro opened in 1935.
• By June 1941, the Germans had invaded Russia and had arrived on the outskirts of Moscow by December. As they arrived, they suddenly  turned back.
• After the Second World War , Moscow continued prospering even though many nations boycotted the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
• Fortunately, Communism collapsed in Russia in 1991 and in 1997 Moscow celebrated its 850th anniversary.
• Moscow is situated on the banks of the Moskva River, which flows through the East European Plain in central Russia. Teplostanskaya highland is the city’s highest point at 255 meters (837 feet). The width of Moscow city (not limiting MKAD) from west to east is 39.7 km (24.7 mi), and the length from north to south is 51.8 km (32.2 mi).
• Moscow has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters usually lasting from mid-November through the end of March, and warm summers .
• Moscow is the financial center of Russia and home to the country’s largest banks and many of its largest companies, such as natural gas giant Gazprom.
• The Cherkizovsky marketplace was the largest marketplace in Europe , with a daily turnover of about thirty million dollars and about ten thousand venders from different countries including China and India .
• Many new business centers and office buildings have been built in recent years, but Moscow still experiences shortages in office space.
• With this, many former industrial and research facilities are being reconstructed to become suitable for office use.
• In totality, economic stability has developed in recent years. But, crime and corruption still hinder business growth.
• Saint Basil’s Cathedral is famed as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed amongst the locals. It served as one of the crucial landmarks of Moscow.
• Location: Krasnaya Square, 2, Moscow 109012, Russia
• Moscow Kremlin serves as the home in which all these tourist sites reside. It encompasses almost all the famous sightseeing attractions such as the royal residence of the President of Russia.
• Location: Moscow, Russia
• Red Square separates the royal citadel of Kremlin from the ancient merchant quarter of Kitai-gorod, one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Bearing the weight of Russia’s history to a great extent, Red Square serves not just as an attraction but as the heart, soul, and symbol of the whole country.
• Location: Krasnaya Ploshchad, Moscow, Russia

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A Literary Tour of Moscow

It’s hard to count the exact number of great Russian writers who showed their love for Moscow. The city has attracted and prompted stories for a long time now, inspiring many to express their writing talent. Thus, Moscow’s literary sights are fully deserving of our attention, and this guide gladly presents you six of them, from museums to apartments.

1. nikolay gogol museum.

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2. The State Museum of Mayakovsky

3. Turgenev's Family House

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6. The Mikhail Bulgakov Museum

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Halloween in Moscow

History of Halloween dates back to the ancient traditions of the Celts. For the first time the name of the holyday is mentioned in the 16th century as a Scottish shortening of the English «All-Hallows-Even», which translates as «The evening of All Saints».

Halloween has gained a lot of popularity in Russia for the past years. This year the celebration takes place on holidays, therefore, you have 3 days to party – from October 31 to November 2! We Heart Moscow has chosen the brightest and crowded with ghosts Halloween parties in Moscow.

FUNNY HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE «16 TONS»

While different places compete with each other to do the holiday as scary as possible, «16 tons» Club will make the audience feel scary funny.

This celebration is for those who are tired of the ubiquitous zombies and witches that fill all the clubs in the night of October 31. This is not necessarily come in scary costumes – just dress up to have as much fun as possible!

A team of DJs: Miloslav Chemodanov, duo Hollo and Vastashin, DJ Emtsev, Sophie Tronza and their friends will spin your favorite hits and create exceptionally friendly atmosphere until the dawn. Those who cannot prepare to a masquerade at home, can to use the services of two make-up artists directly in the club absolutely free.

The party will start at 23.59 on October 31. Entrance will cost from 500 rubles (€10).

Club “16 Tons” – Presnensky Val St., 6, build. 1.

HALLOWEEN PARTY FROM «ARMA 17S»

The founders of the legendary club «Arma 17» have announced first of five global parties, to be held this year. Halloween Party will last 24 hours and will take place at the territory Trekhgornaya manufactory.

The creative team of «Arma» keep their visitors in total ignorance about the new site for the club. However, the first party will take place on November 1 in the space on the fourth floor of the building on the Rochdelskaya street, and apparently, Halloween from «Arma 17» promises to be quite impressive.

Lineup of «Manufacture» is going to very worthy – Rhadoo and Petre Inspirescu, Resident Club der Visionaere Vera, which is known to work with Ricardo Villalobos, DJ Sleeparchive, Tin Man and the Dutchman Orgue Electronique. Three dance floors are promised – two main and one secret.

Celebrate Haloween with «Arma 17» on November 1, at 23:00 Entrance costs from 1000 rub.

Trekhgorny manufactory – Rochdelskaya St., 15.

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE RAVE

There will perform outstanding legends of the world electronic scene. The event will be held at one of the largest and comfortable event-site of capital «RAY JUST ARENA».

For total immersion in the atmosphere of the sacraments and illusions, organizers have prepared for you 100 kW of clear powerful sound, laser and light show, psychedelic performance to world stars music.

Headliners of the performance are: The long-awaited, retro LIVE set, Skazi, Avalon Live, Sesto Sento Live, Laughing Buddha Live, Gataka Live], TLN DJ’s team.

Visitors are invited to come in mascaraed costumes. The party starts at 23.55 on October 31. Entrance costs from 750 rubles.

Club Ray Just Arena – Leningradsky Prospect 31, build. 4.

TIM BURTON STYLE HALLOWEEN

Edward Scissorhands or dead bride – only you can decide how to look this night! Frightening makeup, lurid stories and best pictures from the most mysterious director of our time await you in art cafe «The Sea Inside» (More Vnutry). The party will be held in an atmosphere of fear, horror and hell fun. It offers a rich program with watching the best films by Tim Burton, a variety of mystical competitions and tricks.

Professional make-up artists will cast over your unique horror make-ap. After the transformation, you can make a photo of yourself in the real coffin.

Participants of the holiday will remember all the horror stories that scared them in childhood, and Playback Theatre «Paraphrase» will turn these stories into the most sinister tale performed on stage! Playback is a custom theater; its foundation is improvisation and diving into the psychology of the narrator. Actors of «Paraphrase» do not show rehearsed performance, but seek to convey the feelings and emotions of the audience – here and now.

The party will be held on October 31, at 19.00. Entrance costs from 3000 RUB.

Cafe «The Sea Inside» – Peschannaya Alley, 7 (Sokolniki park)

BLACK & BLOODY FRIDAY

Lawson’s Bar decided to combine two holidays – Halloween and Night of sales – Black Friday. The original costume party offers not only monsters, but also the crazy prices for the bar menu!

The Scottish Lawson’s Bar is simply obliged to arrange a truly terrible holiday. the most unusual party Black & Bloody Friday in Lawson’s Bar offers guests unprecedented sale on the bar menu – all the drinks (except single malt whiskey) can be purchased at 199 rubles!

In addition, from October 31 to November 1, staff will turn into horrible monsters, charming Go-go girls will show their performance, the best DJs will play music and professional photographers will shoot the Sabbath. All guests are strongly encouraged to come in costumes to remember this night for a long time.

The party starts on October 31, at 22.00. The entrance is free.

Black & Bloody Friday, Lawson’s Bar – Blagoveshchensky lane, 1A.

ROCK OF AGES. HALLOWEEN PARTY

The most rock ‘n’ roll party in Moscow in honor of All Saints’ Day will be held in «China town cafe» club. Each year the place offers a special theme for Halloween. This year’s party is called the «Rock of Ages», as the famous Broadway musical, and later the famous movie with Tom Cruise in the lead role. The festive atmosphere and the sounds of rock will shake you like a hurricane.

The party will be held on October 31, at 23.00.

Club «China Town Cafe» – Lubyanka driveway, 25/12

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