Halloween

Event report / An evening of spooks and screams

Each submission, whether poem or prose, was limited to 250 words, and the first team to complete all the prompts would be crowned the winning house.

Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween

Dressed in hats and boldly patterned black-and-white tunics, the group, known as Gomihiroi Samurai, or trash-picking samurai, has attracted a large fan base since it formed in 2006

Spook-off / 1 new message

'1 new message' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the two-sentence fiction category.

Spook-off / New home

'New home' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the 100 word fiction category.

The Shelf / 4 witchy romance novels to read this Halloween

The fascination with October’s magic and mystery hasn’t subdued over the centuries. And what can be more magical than falling in love in October?

Spook-off / The car

'The car' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

Trick or treat yourself: Must-try Halloween recipes for a Spooktacular feast

Elevate your Halloween celebration with a bewitching array of hauntingly delightful desserts. Let's embark on a culinary adventure into the world of ghoulish gourmet!

Spook-off / Last visit

'Last visit' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

Spook-off / Midnight visitor

'Midnight visitor' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

An evening of spooks and screams

Each submission, whether poem or prose, was limited to 250 words, and the first team to complete all the prompts would be crowned the winning house.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween

Dressed in hats and boldly patterned black-and-white tunics, the group, known as Gomihiroi Samurai, or trash-picking samurai, has attracted a large fan base since it formed in 2006

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

1 new message

'1 new message' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the two-sentence fiction category.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

New home

'New home' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the 100 word fiction category.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

4 witchy romance novels to read this Halloween

The fascination with October’s magic and mystery hasn’t subdued over the centuries. And what can be more magical than falling in love in October?

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

The car

'The car' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Trick or treat yourself: Must-try Halloween recipes for a Spooktacular feast

Elevate your Halloween celebration with a bewitching array of hauntingly delightful desserts. Let's embark on a culinary adventure into the world of ghoulish gourmet!

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Last visit

'Last visit' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Midnight visitor

'Midnight visitor' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

3 hours past midnight

As she looked up, Rukhsana noticed her eyeballs missing.

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