Once upon a time, on a chilly Halloween night, there was a mischievous black cat named Salem. With gleaming yellow eyes, he scampered through the town, causing harmless Halloween havoc wherever he went.
Salem was especially fascinated by the old, haggard witch’s abode at the edge of town. Rumor had it that a gleaming golden fish resided there. Naturally, Salem yearned for that fish and decided to venture in.
Inside, Salem encountered a sight he did not expect. Instead of a sinister witch, a genial old lady resided. She came forward, hands filled with delectable treats for him. It was an unfamiliar, heartwarming scene.
As she set the treats down, Salem noticed the golden fish swimming in a glass bowl. But instead of pouncing, he sat by the bowl, enthralled by its beauty. Salem and the old lady became best of friends, and he kept returning for more such visits.
And the punchline? Well, the town had confused their tales. The witch was in fact up in the mountains, the old lady was simply fond of her solitude! And Salem, they say, turned out to be the most charming, fish-friendly cat, proving once and for all, not all Halloween stories are out to spook you!