It was Halloween night and the spooky town of Sleepy Hollow was exceptionally eerie. The moon was hidden behind charcoal clouds, and all was as silent as a pumpkin patch at midnight. Danny and his loyal dog, Spook were out trick or treating.
Suddenly, a grimy goblin popped out of nowhere. They were startled and Spook started growling. The goblin stood in front of a haunted house at the end of the street, pointing at it ominously. Danny decided to be brave – Halloween candy awaited him inside!
Danny and Spook, tentatively, explored the house. Cobwebs dusted their faces and unseen eyes watched from the darkness. They reached a rusting door, Spook barked anxiously, but Danny, enticed by the promise of untold treasures, pushed it open.
A ghastly ghost arrived, extending a tray heaped with the town’s best Halloween candy. Danny and Spook dashed out, hearts pounding. But on reaching home, they found the candy bag empty. The ghostly laughter echoed down the empty street to Danny and Spook’s disappointment.
But glancing at each other and then at the spilled sweets in their front yard, they realised the ‘ghastly’ ghost had tricked them into a treat. Wasn’t Halloween all about tricks and treats after all?