For the next Halloween coming, this blog today is a real story of Mr. Crawford. Halloween in our town was all about thrills and chills, with the Crawford house at the heart of it all. Every October, its yard transformed into a haunted scene that dared you to face your fears. But one Halloween, Mr. Crawford took the scare to a whole new level, and none of us were prepared for what he had in store. Halloween’s thrill lies in the scares, giving everyone a chance to embrace a little fear. But how much is too much? Find out how one Halloween scare brought the real spirit of the holiday to life.
Why do people seek a scare on Halloween?
Halloween is rooted in folklore that celebrates both the eerie and the exhilarating. The "good scare" tradition lets people safely explore fear, building excitement and a sense of adventure for all ages.
Every Halloween, kids in our small town gathered at the edge of the old Crawford house, known for its yearly haunted setup. This house was legendary, decked out with skeletons, flickering lights, and eerie music playing from hidden speakers. But no one expected the new scare waiting that year.
Dressed in a raggedy costume, Mr. Crawford hid among the “zombies” in his yard. I remember feeling brave until I spotted something moving slowly toward me—a figure that looked all too real, breathing heavily and dragging a metal chain across the ground. My heart pounded, and my friends clung to my arm, ready to sprint.
Dressed in a raggedy costume, Mr. Crawford hid among the “zombies” in his yard
As Mr. Crawford drew closer, he let out a booming laugh, breaking character for a moment as we shrieked and burst out laughing. He raised his mask, showing that familiar, friendly face and saying, "It's Halloween—everyone’s entitled to a good scare!"
That night, Mr. Crawford’s “good scare” became the talk of the town. It wasn’t just about being frightened; it was the thrill of something unexpected. Now, every Halloween, we look forward to that little scare, not because we like being scared, but because of the connection, laughter, and stories it brings out each year.
