Once upon a chilly Halloween night, in the quaint town of Creepy Hollow, young Tommy decided to venture out. Ignoring the haunting tales surrounding Old Widow Hatchett’s haunted house at the end of the lane, his lust for candy overpowered his common sense.
Clanging his pumpkin bucket on the rusty old gate, he carefully stepped over the poisonous-looking vines and past the eerie, moss-covered statues. The wind seemed to whisper warning words, but he paid no mind.
Ringing the intimidating doorbell that screeched like a banshee, Tommy gulped, suddenly regretting his decision. Out from the depths of the house, Widow Hatchett emerged, her silhouette illuminated by the dimly lit pumpkin lantern. Tommy barely managed a weak ‘trick or treat’.
Breaking into a toothless grin, Widow Hatchett let out a hoarse laugh, surprising Tommy by ruffling his hair and dropping a shower of candy into his bucket. Just as quickly as she had appeared, she vanished, leaving a confused Tommy alone on her doorstep.
Morals high, Tommy skipped back home, revealing Hatchett’s treat to his friends. After that night, the haunted house didn’t seem so haunted anymore and Halloween in Creepy Hollow had never been more exciting. However, as it turns out, Widow Hatchett’s infamous black licorice, which Tommy happily shared, made everyone’s teeth turn a ghostly white for an entire week!