The night falls into unnatural silence

Familiar sounds abruptly muted – and then…

The creaking of an old house,

Shifting its weight in the night

A dog barking ferociously – at nothing

A sudden chill runs through you

Shivered neck, senses prickling – a presence

Felt but not seen; shudder, breathe

While pumpkins stare; yes, it’s Halloween

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This post is inspired by the gobliny-goodness of Halloween. Do you celebrate Halloween or leave it to the kiddies? My favourite part is carving the pumpkins. So fun as I never know if it will be a happy, fierce or silly face until I start carving.

Now why not head on over to Melissa’s blog for some Six Word Friday treats.

* Image source Hanna_Horwath via Flickr