Later, maybe I’ll make a proper introduction post. But today, I’m going to jump right into blogging with my entry for Susanna Hill’s “Halloweensie” contest. Here it is, my 100 word Halloween story:
“The Halloween Guest”
Halloween night was stormy. Grimalkin huddled under a dripping bush. Shiver!
When the witch’s cottage door cracked open, he took his chance and ran inside. Warmth! Light!
“Shoo, cat!” grumbled Tansy the witch. A howl of the wind softened her heart: “You can stay, but just for the night.”
Grimalkin explored. So much to see: jars of herbs; bottles of potions; bubbling cauldron!
Sniff! That potion didn’t smell right. Grimalkin tipped a little catnip in and stirred clockwise. Better!
Tansy tasted the potion. “Sweet! With magic like that, you’d be a great familiar. What do you say?”
“Purr!” said Grimalkin.
Teresa Traver 
What a funny idea to have him add catnip! Nice work, and good luck!
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I love black cats, familiars, and his cooking with catnip. I think mine would add it to everything! What a fun budding friendship. Good Luck.
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Tansy found her sidekick, yay! Sweet story, good luck!
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Grimalkin the alchemist. I’ll have to read this to my cat. Maybe he’ll start helping me in the kitchen. Good luck!
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Like your story. I had a black cat. Good luck
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Very cute, congrats on your new blog! 🎃
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Grimalkin reminds me of my cat.
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So, I clicked over and immediately thought “wait! I didn’t know Theresa had a blog!” Congratulations! I love it and am going to be a follower for sure. Great story! It felt like longer than 100 words (which I definitely mean as a compliment.) Good luck!
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Love the language and the names! This would make a wonderful picture book!
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Welcome to the blogosphere, Teresa! I am honored that you jumped in with an entry for Halloweensie! Love that Grimalkin found a home with Tansy on Halloween night – they were surely meant to be together! Thanks for joining in the contest fun!
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Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Great story.
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