One free Halloween story could be about a friendly ghost. There was a little girl named Lily who moved into an old house. On Halloween night, she saw a soft glow in the attic. When she went up, she found a friendly ghost named Casper. He showed her all the hidden treasures in the attic that had been left behind by the previous owners. They became friends and every Halloween, Casper would come out to play with Lily and they would share candies together.
Here's another free Halloween story. In a small town, there was a Halloween tradition of a pumpkin race. Everyone would carve their pumpkins and then set them on a small hill. The first pumpkin to roll all the way down to the bottom of the hill without getting stuck would win. A young boy named Tommy had a very small pumpkin. Everyone thought it wouldn't stand a chance. But Tommy was clever. He carved it into a shape that was very aerodynamic. When the race started, his little pumpkin zoomed down the hill and won, much to everyone's surprise.
In free Halloween stories, there are often elements related to the night. The moon, especially a full moon, is a common feature. It gives an eerie glow to the whole setting. Another element is the idea of mystery. There could be hidden passages or secrets waiting to be discovered. Skeletons are also frequently found. They can be in graveyards or used as part of a spooky display. And don't forget about the treats, like candies. In some stories, there might be a search for the best candies or a story about a special, magical candy.
There was a group of friends who decided to have a Halloween party in an old, supposedly haunted house. They all dressed up as different monsters. In the middle of the party, they heard strange noises coming from the attic. Instead of being scared, they all went up together, armed with their fake weapons (a plastic axe, a rubber sword, etc.). When they got there, they found a family of raccoons had made a home there. The raccoons were more scared of them and ran away, leaving the friends laughing at their own 'bravery'.
One adult Halloween story is about a group of friends who decided to have a spooky party at an old, abandoned mansion on Halloween night. As they were exploring the mansion, they heard strange noises coming from the attic. When they finally mustered the courage to go up, they found an old diary that told a tale of a tragic love affair that had taken place there decades ago, and they swear they saw the ghosts of the lovers that night.
One crossdress Halloween story could be about a guy who decided to crossdress as a witch for Halloween. He put on a long black dress, a pointy hat, and some fake warts. He went to a party and ended up winning the best costume award because his transformation was so convincing. People were really amused by his unique take on the traditional witch costume.
In an old cemetery, there's a tombstone with a strange inscription. It's said that if you touch the tombstone on Halloween and say a certain incantation, a hand will reach out from the ground. A group of teenagers once tried it. As soon as they said the words, they felt a cold breeze and saw a bony hand emerging from the earth. They all screamed and ran away, never to return to that cemetery again.
There's a story of a gay man who volunteers at a LGBTQ+ youth shelter. Every Halloween, he and the kids create their own costumes. One year, a shy and withdrawn teen opened up and designed an amazing costume that showed his true self. They all went out together and the teen's confidence grew. It was a heartwarming moment showing the power of acceptance within the gay community during Halloween.
One gay Halloween story could be about a group of gay friends who decided to dress up as famous queer icons for Halloween. They went to a big party in the city and ended up meeting some of their idols who were also there. It was a magical night of celebration and connection.
At a Halloween party, a guy came dressed as a mummy. He was wrapped up so tightly that he could barely move. When it was time to dance, he started wiggling around like a worm. Everyone was laughing at his attempts to groove. But then he accidentally tripped over his own wrapping and fell flat on his face. Instead of being embarrassed, he just lay there and said 'I think the mummy has had too much Halloween spirit!' which made everyone laugh even harder.
The story of 'Room on the Broom' is also a wonderful free option. It follows a kind witch who keeps inviting different animals onto her broomstick as she flies through the night. It has a great moral about friendship and is filled with charming illustrations if you can find a picture - book version online. It's a story that kids will enjoy and can be easily found for free on some kids' story websites.
The 'Dracula' audio stories are also great for halloween. You can find free versions on websites like Librivox. Also, 'The Monkey's Paw' is a short but very spooky story, and there are free audio recordings of it available on YouTube.