Happy Halloween
The sun had long dipped below the horizon, leaving the coastal town of Cousins Beach cloaked in darkness. But on this Halloween night, the moon shone brightly, casting an eerie glow over the familiar beach. Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad had decided to celebrate Halloween differently this year, trading in the usual costume parties for a night of beachside adventure.
Dressed in their makeshift costumes, Belly, donned in a flowing white dress and a tiara, looked like a ghostly beach princess. Jeremiah, with a cardboard sword and a tinfoil crown, fancied himself a pirate, while Conrad, the brooding figure, sported a black cloak and a masquerade mask.
They made their way down to the shore, their footsteps crunching in the sand. The waves whispered secrets, and the wind carried the laughter of unseen children in the distance. The trio carried lanterns made from mason jars filled with flickering candles. As they reached the water's edge, they set the lanterns down in a row, creating an otherworldly path of light along the beach.
"Let's tell ghost stories," suggested Belly, her eyes sparkling in the candlelight.
Jeremiah grinned and began a tale about a haunted shipwreck off the coast of Cousins Beach. He spoke of restless spirits, lost treasure, and the curse that befell anyone who dared to venture near it.
Conrad, his voice low and mysterious, contributed his own spooky tale about a ghostly figure that wandered the shore, seeking redemption for a long-forgotten sin.
Belly shivered as the stories unfolded, the cool breeze rustling her dress. She couldn't help but glance over her shoulder, half-expecting to see the phantom pirates and lost souls emerge from the sea.
As the stories came to an end, the three friends huddled together, sharing nervous laughter. The moonlight played tricks on the waves, making them appear as spectral tendrils reaching for the shore.
They decided to continue their Halloween tradition by lighting a bonfire. Jeremiah took charge of building it, while Belly and Conrad gathered driftwood. The flames crackled and danced, casting long, eerie shadows on the sand.
Around the bonfire, they shared stories of their own childhood Halloweens and talked about their hopes for the future. It was a night of both spooky tales and heartwarming moments, a reminder that even as they grew up, some traditions would always bind them together.
As the clock neared midnight, they wrapped themselves in blankets and stared into the mesmerizing flames. The rhythmic crashing of the waves served as a lullaby, and the magic of the night held them in its grasp.
Halloween on Cousins Beach might have been different this year, but it was a night they would never forget—a night of ghostly stories, shared dreams, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship on the shores of their beloved beach.
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Last Kiss
RomanceI still remember the look on your face Lit through the darkness at 1:58 The words that you whispered for just us to know You told me you loved me So why did you go away?
