#FallWritingFrenzy It’s that time again, for one of my favorite contests. Choose a picture and get creative! I love reading the different stories that come from one picture, and all in less than 200 words! The inspiration and talent is amazing. Thank you to @KaitlynLeann17and @LydiaLukidis for hosting this.
I stared at each picture for a very long time, but ended up landing on this one. I hope you enjoy the story that I created.
CEMETERY SLEEPOVER (WC200)
By Krista Legge
“Why did I say yes to this?”
As the sun sets, I hug Arlo, give him a dog treat and head out.
My hand reaches toward the Cemetery gate, but …
CREEEEAAK
Wind? I hope!
“I can do this,” my voice quivers.
My legs quake as I inspect sleep options.
Under the trees – Nope
In a dirt pile – Never
On top of a grave – No way!
I find a mossy area, roll out my sleeping bag and slide in.
To my left, the headstone of Abigail Jane 1897- 1940.
To my right, the headstone of Jonathan Fulton 1910- 1951.
The sky is dark. No stars. The sliver of the moon awards me a whisper of light.
I squeeze my eyes shut, praying for sleep to find me soon.
Rustle, thud, thud
One eye squints open. Darkness envelops me as the clouds cover the moon.
Rustle, thud, thud
A bitter smell tickles my nose.
“Heeellllooo,” squeaks out of my throat.
Rustle, thud, thud
A blistering breath brushes the hairs on my neck.
Forcing my head to turn, the moon peeks around the cloud,
and grants me a glimmer of light just in time to see …
SLURP! ARLO!
Krista Legge 
Great work!
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Great story! Good luck
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Spooky! I’m glad Arlo is safe 🙂 Great work!
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You did a great job building tension in this spooky tale, Krista! I love the name Arlo for the dog and the way you put me right there in the cemetery with you. Well done!
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That dog wouldn’t have me to care for him if he did that to me. I’d keel over with a heart attack. Who let the dogs out? Whowho, whowho, whowho? Good work! –Melisa Wrex @mowrex (Twitter)
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Hahaha.
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😂😂😂
So many stories end spooky. Love that this one starts spooky and ends silly 😁
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Thank you
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I love how you built up the tension and made it start to get creepy… and then gave it a silly end. That’s my kind of suspense.
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Thank you
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Haha, the perfect mix of spooky and hilarious! This hits the sweet-spot for my boys for sure. Good luck!
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I’m so glad this had a happy ending. I grew up across the street from a cemetery and this is exactly the type of thing the older neighborhood boys would do.
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Love the creepy details, building suspense, and fun ending!
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