"Gather round, lads, and I'll tell tale of the Headless Prankster, who lost his head when a prank went awry on ol' Hallows Road. Now, he wonders—pumpkin pie in hand—looking for his next victim. So, hurry home, if you dare to take the path near ol' Hallows Road."

Kkkttt!

"We interrupt this broadcast for an important news bulletin."

"The Wormwood has appeared," said a news reporter. "It's breaking apart. They're here!...Mark, what are you doing? What's that? No! Please! Don't!"

GAH-AAAAH!!!

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...

The reporter spoke again, his voice distorted. "And that concludes our broadcast day. Now we feast!"

Kkkttt...

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Words: 100

My entry for the _ShortStory_ prompt for the Halloween Vault celebration.

https://www.wattpad.com/636779203-halloween-vault-10th-october-halloween-drabble