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You jump back, startled. “What the heck!” you exclaim, your hand across your pounding heart. “How dare—oh gosh you scared me out of my wits!”
Well this just figures. It’s the last week of October and your annoying little brother is already playing tricks on you. This year it looks like it’s the hide-then-jump-out-from-inside-a-closet prank.
“Ha ha!” he says, doubling over with laughter. “You should’ve seen your face . . .”
You press your lips together, your emotions fuming as you grab the mask off his face. You narrow your eyes at it. It’s kinda scary looking, but in an odd way. It’s not of anything or anyone, but just a gauzy, black shadow. Curiosity replaces your anger, and you ask what creature its supposed to resemble.
He shrugs nonchalantly. “I don’t know.”
You stare at him. “I bet you stole it.” You’re joking and not at the same time.
He rolls his eyes. “Pfft no. I just found it on our doorstep when I went out to get the paper yesterday.”
You consider interrogating him some more, until you notice the other side of the mask, the part that goes over your face. You sigh and wave your hand, allowing you criminal brother to go free.
Once he’s out of view, you flip the mask over, and scrawled in a large print in black, permanent marker, is a message. Your instincts tell you that you’re the only one who can read it.
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Dear Chatterboxer,
Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, only a few of the monsters that dare to venture out. Of course they're not real, right? Just people in costumes . . . anyway. You're cordially invited to a party celebrating the spookiest time of the year! Not just any party, a very unique and special one. You'll have fun, of course; nothing more. You can crash the party anytime, but I'd like a starting point of seven CBers, one AE and CAPTCHA each. Oh, and please specify everyone's gender and species. Instead of packing stuff, you get to describe your dream costume (yep, your companions can have them, too)! My services will pick you up a week from now, also known as Halloween Eve. And remember, this will be different!
Sincerely,
Mwa Ha Ha
P.S. You can start guessing who I am anytime; but look closely! I just gave you a big hint!
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Wow, you immediately think, there aren't even any asterisks! You grin. Maybe this will be different . . .
submitted by Mwa Ha Ha, age ?, CB Halloween Party
(June 26, 2016 - 9:11 am)
(June 26, 2016 - 9:11 am)
Hmm... Sounds interesting. I've never participated in one of these before. I'll bring my favorite AE, Quill. Sorry Zeon, but you would rather stay home and play video games, no?
Right! You girls go on without me... I have.... plans.
I don't like the sound of that. But anyways, Quill is an AE, of course, but she isn't 100% human. She has long brown hair; large, dark blue eyes, dark blue wings with black edges, and usually dresses darkly. She is the most like me out of my two AEs. She is a book nerd, grammar freak, organized, somewhat proper during a discussion, etc.
Okay. So for our costumes... What should we wear, Quill?
Simple. We certainly should dress as Greek Goddesses. Artemis for you, Athena for me. Good enough?
I like that idea. Goddess of the Hunt and Moon, and Goddess of Knowledge and War. But what would that look like?
For you, a long, flowing silk dress, with a sheen like the moon. A wreath of small, white, sweet alyssum for your head. I can braid your hair in a feather braid, and we will find you a fake bow. And of course, a white, feathered half mask. As for me, I will be clad in some sort of armored dress. The skirt of the dress will be white silk like yours, but with a silver chest plate. I will have a spartan-like helmet and a fake spear... What else?
I think that is perfectly fine, Quill. Simplistic but perfect.
Yes I know, I add that golden touch to things, don't I?
I suppose so. But we can't forget about Poofball. A CAPTCHA has to come too.
Okay. We can give her a... crystal crown since she can't wear outfits or masks.
Sounds perfect. I think we are ready to go. But I just get this odd feeling about the whole thing...
Poofball says bdoy. Toy? No...Birthday? I am clueless right now.
(July 2, 2016 - 8:22 pm)
Ah, and let me guess. Being that your letter name starts with M, I will say Mei-xue, but it is a far-fetched guess.
(July 2, 2016 - 8:28 pm)
Today is the 3rd... I believe it is a week from the day you posted this. So, should our transportation be arriving today? Or is it delayed for now? Either way, Quill, Poofball, and I are very ready.
(July 3, 2016 - 10:54 pm)
Oh yeah that's right! I was waiting just in case. So let's see . . . we have:
Booksy Owl
Shadowmoon, Saphira, Luna
SydneySong
Leafpool, Arwen, Jarnen, Hazel
Esthelle, Hazelle, Ginger
Ashlee G., Quill, Poofball
mwa ha ha, and no Imm not Mei-xue!
(July 4, 2016 - 3:29 am)
I'm just gonna number these, instead of putting days and stuff.
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1.
The autumn wind blows softly across the foreboding landscape. The tree in Esthelle's yard stands just a few feet away, but the eerie light cast by the moon, combined with dark shadows, makes it look like a terrifying creature, reaching its thin, scraggly arms to the navy sky.
The branches sway a bit, sending leaves fluttering to ground. Their colors, variations of orange and brown and red, match perfectly with the season.
SyndneySong quickly woke up. It was the middle of the night, but she was anxious for the party. The mask sent a shiver up her spine but excited her as well. She tip-toed to her closet and started rummaging through her clothes, searching for that costume. It might've been quite spooky to some, but she liked it. Once she was doen getting comfortable in her patchwork dress and red wig, she quietly scooted outside to wait for the transportation.
"Zeon, you sure you don't want to come with us?" Ashlee G. looked expectedly at her AE.
"Nooo, I have plans." A mischievous glint flashed in his eyes.
"That's scary," remarked Quill. "I wonder if we should make him hide in the closet again . . . with my clone . . ."
"WHAT?! When the heck did you get a clone?! Oh no don't. I couldn't bare it." He thought for a moment. "Fine, I'll behave and just play my video games. Or something."
Quill winked at her CBer. "I think we got him under control for now." She adjusted her her helmet and picked up her spear. "Well, let's get going."
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The six kids stood on their sidewalk, waiting nervously for the mysterious person only known as Mwa Ha Ha.
"When are they gonna get here?" whined Saphira.
"Be patient," said Leafpool.
"I wonder what kind of transportation it is," wonder Esthelle, twirling a lock of silky black hair.
"I have a feeling it's probably going to be a bus," replied Booksy Owl. "That's what most of them are."
"Maybe it'll have the Nightmare Before Christmas logo," Sydney thought aloud.
Suddenly, there was a strong gust of wind, kicking up leaves and dust.
Arwen let out an eep and coughed loudly as a large leaf got stuck on her face. She peeled it off and looked to where it had come from.
A figure appeared before them, wearing a grayish cloak and the same, shadowy mask they got in the mail. They're eyes were barely visible, and they spoke with a smooth tone. They turned their head and stared at the people waiting. Yes, these were definitely the CBers.
"Ah," they said, "I see you got my note."
"Pretty hard to miss," said Booksy Owl, "sending my little brother off to scare me."
The figure smirked. "Nope, he did that. Anyhow, I am Mwa Ha Ha."
"Couldn't you think of a more creative name?" asked Quill.
"Plus," put in Hazelle, "the correct spelling is actually 'moo ha ha..' "
Esthelle stared at her. "Um. What."
The figure shrugged. "Eh, creativity isn't my strongest trait." They grinned. "Now who's ready to go?"
"I am," said Booksy Owl calmly.
"I AM! Let's do this!" cheered Saphira.
The others nodded in agreement, and Mwa Ha Ha let out a loud whistle. An instant later, ten broomsticks appeared, hovering a few inches above the ground. They were all made from oak wood some with large, swirling knots. At the end was a fat brush of black wires.
"OH MY GOSH YAAAAY!" screamed Jarwen. "This is gonna be epic."
"Whoa," said Booksy Owl, peering down at her watch. "Nobody's even died yet."
"Or," whispered Mwa Ha Ha, "it's too soon to tell."
(July 4, 2016 - 4:16 am)
Ohh! Heh heh.
(July 4, 2016 - 9:24 am)
It has started at last! Quill was panicking we would miss the transportation.
Creating a scientific research chart does not count as panicking.
Well, nonetheless, we made it... (Please continue, I love it so far!)
Poofball says puke. Are you sick already, poofy?
(July 4, 2016 - 1:50 pm)
Oh! It's started! Yay!
And now I'm picturing a bus with the The Nightmare Before Christmas logo on it, with Jack and Sally in front of the moon...coolest bus ever.
Fflewddur says nmmy. Nummy? Do you mean mummy? This is Halloween.
(July 4, 2016 - 10:06 am)
Top please
(July 4, 2016 - 4:02 pm)
Top please?
(July 5, 2016 - 12:42 pm)
I'm coming with my AE Rufus! I'm bringing my bolt action Pieifieing Sniper Rifle along with an inflatable bicycle and sleeping bag. Rufus is bringing his semi auto pie blaster and tail warmer. WE WILL SURVIIIIVE!!! Anyone who messes with us will get a face full of banana cream.
(July 5, 2016 - 11:37 am)
Nice, Will, you got the bus right before it left! Quill doesn't trust Rufus if he has a pie blaster. She hates pie in the face.
You are telling me. It is a disgrace!
She isn't in a very good mood right now because she told Zeon's secret to Arwen. But she will do good at this party I hope...
No need to hope. I refuse to let Zeon's intentions get to my head. We will go as planned.
I know, I just don't trust this place.
(July 5, 2016 - 2:27 pm)
Top please? Thank you!
(July 5, 2016 - 10:24 pm)
May I join? Halloween is my favorite holiday!!!
I will come in the costume of Little My from the Moomin series. She's so funny!
Brian and Cardinal will come. (Ellak doesn't like Halloween and he wants to research about the Amazon Rainforest.)
Brian will be Draco Malfoy, and Cardinal will be a blue jay.
Cardinal: is a CAPTCHA. She is a cardinal. She likes to sit on my shoulder.
Brian: is an AE. He is really annoying, and loves to tease, insult, and play pranks on everyone. He idolizes Peeves, and his weakness is crystalized pinneapples. He is a human.
(July 6, 2016 - 2:45 pm)
OOH! I love Halloween! May I please join?
(July 6, 2016 - 9:18 pm)