It’s almost Halloween, and in the kidlit world, that means it’s time for Susanna Leonard Hill’s annual kidlit writing contest, Halloweensie. Rules here!
This year’s prompt words were perfect, because I’ve got werewolves on the brain. My current adult work-in-progress features a werewolf. But Luna, the wolf you’ll meet today, is much younger!
“The Silver Chain”
“Full moon tonight! Don’t forget your bracelet!”
“Aw, Mom! That’s just superstition.” But Luna snapped the silver chain around her wrist before grabbing her bucket.
Luna and Sadie trick-or-treated along both sides of the street until they reached the old Foley house.
“Dare ya to ring the doorbell,” Sadie whispered.
Luna shook her head.
“Frightened?”
“Nuh uh!” Luna marched up to the door, dragging Sadie along.
Ding dong! The door creaked open— and Mr. Foley bared his fangs. Vampire?!
“Take off my bracelet!” Luna cried.
When the bracelet fell, Luna shifted. “Grrrr!”
The door slammed shut.
Werewolf 1, Vampire 0!
Teresa Traver 