I created this entry today for the FALL WRITING FRENZY 2024 Contest, courtesy of

Kaitlyn: @kaitlynleann17, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, kaitlynleann17,
Lydia: @LydiaLukidis, @lydialukidis.bsky.social, cosmiclydia7
Ebony: @ebonylynnmudd, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, ebonylynnmudd

It was fun to take a photo as inspiration. Of course, I’m always excited about writing spooky stuff. So see what you think!

HAUNTED HOUSE GUEST

By Cynthia Reeg


Ghost-white house floats on the night.
Blue-black sky wraps all around.
Iron gate creaks yet holds tight.
Shadows hug. Slick sighs abound.

Whose face peers out from within—
Goblin? Ghoul? No, uninvited guest.
What pain stretches his red grin?
Tortured torments. Haunted house arrest!

Do I dare to rescue this recluse?
Or should I tread past this place,
With its foul fumes of dread abuse
Lest I am lost without a trace!

Then I hear my name float out,
Sweet and soft and oh, so clear.
“Please, come join us,” goes the shout.
Gate creaks open. Still, I fear.

One step. Two. I glide inside.
Spirits hover, dance, entice.
But the grim face quickly hides
Too late I learn his sacrifice.

Now I stare into the night,
Gruesome grin fixed on my face.
“Come, join me in this delight.
Please, oh please, take my haunted place!”