The Mystery of the Enchanted Costume Box
by

Thomas

A story about Halloween
for your 3rd Grader.

Queen Neena walked through Pumpkinton, her royal robe swirling around her feet as she admired the glowing jack-o-lanterns. She loved the crunch of fall leaves under her boots and the excitement that filled the air.

Suddenly, she spotted a strange box on the porch of an old cottage. Its lid shimmered in the moonlight, and colorful designs danced across its sides.

Cluckster, her trusty chicken friend, clucked happily as he hopped closer to inspect the box. "I want to see what's inside!" he sang, his feathers rustling with excitement.

Queen Neena carefully opened the box. She gasped when she saw a strange spark shine in the air, and a swirl of glitter settled over her. It was as if the box was calling to her imagination.

Inside was a swirling mask with orange and gold ribbons that seemed almost alive. The ribbons twisted in the breeze, waiting for someone to try it on.

Cluckster squawked as the magic wrapped around him, turning his feathers into a glittery cape. He burst into a joyful song, adding a fun tune to the silent street.

Queen Neena tried on a fancy dress from the box, and it shimmered brighter than any gown she had ever seen. “This feels amazing!” she laughed, spinning in a circle.

Cluckster hopped beside her, accidentally tipping over a small cauldron. "Look at all these costumes!" he crooned. "We can pretend to be anything!"