A great royalty - free Halloween story is of a pumpkin patch that comes to life on Halloween. The pumpkins start to roll around, sing, and dance. There is one big pumpkin, Jack, who becomes the leader. They all journey through the town, scaring some people but also making others laugh. They end up at the town square where they put on a big show for everyone until the clock strikes midnight and they return to their patch.
You can find royalty - free Halloween stories on some free story websites like Wattpad. There are many amateur writers who share their original Halloween - themed stories for free. Another place could be public libraries' online platforms. They sometimes have a collection of stories that are free to access and can be used without royalty payments as long as it's for personal use.
One free scary Halloween story is 'The Haunted House on the Hill'. It's about a group of kids who dare to enter an old, abandoned house on Halloween night. As they explore, they hear strange noises and see shadowy figures. They soon realize they might not be alone in there.
Sure. 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything' is a great free kids Halloween story. It's about a lady who encounters various spooky things like shoes that go 'clomp, clomp' and pants that go 'wiggle, wiggle' but she's not scared. Another one is 'Room on the Broom'. It has a friendly witch who loses her things while flying on her broomstick and has adventures with different animals. There's also 'Pumpkin Jack' which tells the story of a carved pumpkin that has an after - life of sorts and experiences different things in the fall and Halloween time.
There's a story where a group of friends go on a Halloween adventure in an old haunted house. They discover that the so - called 'hauntings' are just some pranks set up by an old caretaker long ago. This story has elements of mystery and friendship, and it's a great read for Halloween without any inappropriate content.
There was a group of friends who decided to have a Halloween party in an old, supposedly haunted house. They all dressed up as different monsters. In the middle of the party, they heard strange noises coming from the attic. Instead of being scared, they all went up together, armed with their fake weapons (a plastic axe, a rubber sword, etc.). When they got there, they found a family of raccoons had made a home there. The raccoons were more scared of them and ran away, leaving the friends laughing at their own 'bravery'.
One free Halloween story could be about a friendly ghost. There was a little girl named Lily who moved into an old house. On Halloween night, she saw a soft glow in the attic. When she went up, she found a friendly ghost named Casper. He showed her all the hidden treasures in the attic that had been left behind by the previous owners. They became friends and every Halloween, Casper would come out to play with Lily and they would share candies together.
Yes. A great Halloween short story is 'The Black Cat' by Poe. It's about a man's relationship with his pet cat that takes a dark turn. 'Room on the Broom' is a fun, family - friendly Halloween short story about a witch and the various animals she meets on her broomstick ride. And 'There's a Monster at the End of This Book' can also be considered a Halloween - themed short story as it has that element of the unknown and a 'monster', which is Grover from Sesame Street.
Well, 'Monster House' is an animated Halloween story. In this story, three teens suspect that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing monster. It has a lot of spooky elements and is quite exciting. Also, there's 'ParaNorman' which features a boy who can see and talk to the dead. He has to save his town from a witch's curse during Halloween time.
One long Halloween story could be 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It's set in a spooky small town during Halloween time. Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher, encounters the Headless Horseman. The story is filled with suspense as Ichabod tries to court Katrina Van Tassel while being haunted by the terrifying apparition. Another is 'Dracula'. Although not strictly a Halloween - only story, it has all the elements that fit well with the Halloween spirit. Count Dracula is a menacing vampire who preys on the living, and the dark, gothic settings in the story create a perfect Halloween mood.
Another great one is 'Dracula'. This story is full of mystery and horror elements related to vampires, which are often associated with Halloween. The character of Dracula is iconic and has inspired many adaptations.