It was a crisp October evening, and the little town of Maplewood was glowing with flickering jack-o’-lanterns. The scent of caramel apples and cinnamon drifted through the air as children ran door to door in costumes, their laughter echoing like music through the streets.
In a cozy little cottage at the edge of town lived Lila, a young woman who loved everything about autumn — the rustling leaves, the warm sweaters, and especially Halloween. Every year, she went all out decorating her home with pumpkins, candles, and twinkling fairy lights. But this year felt different. Her best friend, Evan, had moved away for college, and the house felt a little too quiet.
One chilly night, as Lila sat sipping her pumpkin spice latte by the window, a soft knock came at the door. Confused, she opened it to find a small pumpkin, perfectly carved into a smiling ghost, sitting on her doorstep. Attached to it was a tiny note tied with orange ribbon.
She picked it up and read:
“A friendly ghost to keep you company this Halloween. –E.”
Her heart warmed instantly. Evan hadn’t forgotten her favorite holiday after all. She smiled and brought the little pumpkin inside, setting it on the windowsill where its gentle candlelight danced across the room.
That night, Lila wore her Adorable Halloween Ghost Hoodie, wrapped herself in a blanket, and watched her favorite Halloween movies. The soft glow from the pumpkin made everything feel cozy again. She couldn’t help but laugh softly — somehow, even from miles away, her best friend had found a way to make Halloween special again.
The next morning, Lila decided to return the favor. She baked a batch of pumpkin cookies, packaged them neatly, and sent a little Halloween care package with a matching ghost hoodie and a note that read:
“Now you have your own friendly ghost to keep you warm.”
Weeks later, she received a picture from Evan — wearing the Halloween Sweatshirt, holding the cookies, and smiling beside his own carved pumpkin. The message said:
“Best Halloween gift ever.”
From then on, it became their tradition. Every Halloween, no matter how far apart they were, they sent each other something pumpkin-themed — a little reminder that friendship, like Halloween magic, never fades.
As the years passed, those pumpkins became symbols of warmth, love, and nostalgia — tiny flickers of light reminding them that even in the spookiest season, there’s always room for kindness and connection. 🎃💛