Monkey's Halloween Fright

The further adventures of Monkey…The night grew dark quickly for Monkey in anticipation of Halloween. Then, suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Rat-a-tat-tat! The first trick or treaters of the night had already arrived, ‘TRICK OR TREAT’ they yelled! Monkey was so excited, he had prepared all afternoon for this spooky moment, he knew it was the night when spirits can make contact with the physical world and when dark magic is at its most potent of all. He was even more cross not to be ready in his outfit to welcome the little group of excited boys and girls out collecting sweets and treats. Never mind though, it turned out the young trick or treaters found his freshly carved pumpkin quite frightening enough and were glad to except a few treats to add to their haul. What a frightfully spooky lot! Whilst the sky grew darker, twinkling with stars, Monkey sat with his pumpkin, a little glow of warmth from its candle easing the cold. Great numbers of ghosts and ghouls and witches and goblins drifted by, each even more spooky than the last. Until, finally, the streets were empty, and the sweets were all gone. Monkeys cheeks ached from munching too many chewy goodies!To be continued…