'Take One' Halloween

By Chris Dunmire | Posted 10/13/24 | Updated 10/29/24

Even Dum-Dums know where to get good Halloween candy.

Spell Check: After 30, a puzzle's list transforms into a story's search. Circle back to find again.

In a small town called Almondville, it was the night of Halloween, a time for spooky funsize treats and candy delight. The neighborhood children were dressed in creative costumes and carried bags to collect their sweet rewards.

A group of friends, led by a young chocolate enthusiast named Jellybean, ventured into the night with a large bucket and high hopes. Their first stop was at the infamous Corncob Manor, known for its crunchy and delectable nougat peanut taffy.

"Trick or treat?" the children shouted in unison as the door creaked open, revealing a kind old lady who offered each child a funsize wax-wrapped chocolate. Their bucket grew heavier, and their spirits soared.

Next, they arrived at the home of Shelly, the town's renowned lollipop maker. A stickler for Halloween tradition, she had prepared an assortment of fruity, crunchy confections. "Have a sweet taffy," she said with a wink as each child bite down on the colorful shell-covered lollipops.

The children's journey continued as they moved from house to house, their bags filling up with various treats. There were jellybean-filled necklaces, peanut-shaped chocolates, and even funsize packets of suckers and almond-encrusted nougats.

As the children reached the last house on the block, they heard tales of a mysterious homeowner known as "The Take One." Upon knocking, a peculiar man emerged, beckoning the children towards a large wrapper-covered bucket of assorted candy and holding a wax candle for a better look. "Take one … if you dare!" he cackled.

The children exchanged glances before biteing their lips and carefully selecting one final sweet treasure from the bucket, adding the final touch to their bags full of crunchy, funsize, chocolate, jellybean-filled Halloween treats.

As the night drew to a close, the children of Almondville returned home with satisfied smiles, a sense of accomplishment, and a newfound appreciation for the town's Halloween festivities.

Solution

Print the Halloween Candy Word Search Puzzle and find all the words. When you're done, find all the words in the story above.

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