Story telling sessions at Halloween are a great tradition. Children love to be scared but take care when choosing relevant stories as their imaginations don't need much prompting, especially on this night when spirits are supposed to roam our world!
As well as frightening tales you could also tell strangeness stories. Story sessions allow you to bring a quiet section to your Halloween party. While this is going on preparations for other parts of the party can take place.
Halloween Night
Where can you find scary tales? The internet contains some sites you can find such stories of Halloween horror.
You may have stories of your own - you could embellish personal experiences. Children find it more believable if it is an sense of the narrator. A personal touch is achieved and is more believable.
Don't over do it! You do not want your guests to go home to suffer from nightmares or you will not be beloved among their parents! Now that would be a real scary situation!
There are lots of classic ghost stories out there. Most children won't have come over them yet even though they may be old favorites of yours.
One such tale is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Washington Irving's headless horseman will go down a storm. Another treacherous tale is of the 'Flying Dutchman'. This strange ship brings doom to those who cross its path. Another beloved story is that of Dr Frankenstein's monstrous creation.
Also available is 'A Ghost Story' - Mark Twain. There have been some adaptations suitable for your children's enjoyment. Some population say that 'The Willows' by Algernon Blackwood is one of the best ghost stories ever. 'The Empty House' by the same author is Another classic that might wet their ghastly appetites. Other creepy tales can be obtained on the internet or from the local book store.
Remember you audience will be mainly children. Sure versions will be easier for them to understand so pick accordingly. Short and uncomplicated is a good guideline for kids. If you are provocative adults it is a separate matter. Here, the more eloquent the better.
Alternatively, you could fetch a Cd or Dvd of scary tales to entertain the troops. genuinely bought from local shop or the internet there are some available to buy.
Keep your options open. Of course, Halloween parties need to be provocative with games and dancing, but equally a ghostly tales or two won't go amiss.
Halloween Ghost Stories
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