Jaclyn D. Crawford Author

Halloween Potion  by Jaclyn Crawford Luna dreams of becoming human, Not a wicked witch. Tonight, is her only chance to change. A Halloween potion will help. She drops in cobwebs and fishbones, Toad sighs, he likes Witch Luna, She cannot make a drastic switch. As the brew changes color; he hops away. Luna makes popcorn and calls to Toad. Her trick works when he sighs. Toad’s breath, the final ingredient. Done before Halloween was over. She drinks--changes fast, “We’ll always be friends Toad.” Together they make rope out of the popcorn and cobwebs. Luna is still Luna and Toad is still her friend.

Little Acorn Acorn was playing in the soft green grass when something bumped her head. Looking up, Acorn noticed that there were leaves falling from every tree.  Red, orange, yellow and green leaves gently fell.  While she watched, another bonked her nose.  Acorn felt afraid.  “The leaves are falling! The leaves are falling,” She screamed, as she ran home. Mother Squirrel sat on the porch, sipping tea.  “Mother, Mother, the leaves are falling.” Acorn yelled, flying up the steps. “Yes, I know it's Autumn.” Mother said, blowing at her brew. “Go play. Soon the weather will turn cold.” Acorn skipped back down the path.  As she stepped off onto the grass, she heard an unusual sound.  Crunch Crunch. “What is that sound?” There was only one explanation, “The ground is breaking, the ground is breaking!” Acorn screamed, running back towards home. Mom was still sipping her tea. “The ground is breaking! The ground is breaking!” Acorn yelled.