Submission (#1040) Approved

In the gloom of the night, under the flickering light of the full moon, a crafty weasel named Guru was preparing something special for Halloween. With his large black eyes twinkling, Guru perched on a low branch, staring at a glistening pumpkin lying on the ground.

—"Hello, Guru! What are you doing?" asked a curious forest owl named Luna, who was passing by.

—"Hi, Luna! I'm planning on carving this pumpkin for Halloween. I want to do something really spooky this year," Oliver responded enthusiastically.

Luna landed next to her and looked at the pumpkin. —"Oh, that sounds great! Can I help?"

—"Of course! Two heads are better than one, right?" Irritating guru.

They both leaned over the pumpkin, their sharp claws ready to begin. Guru took the lead with his skillful beak and began to trace the outline of a hideous face. — "Let's make it as dark as possible," he suggested.

—"Yes, I totally agree!" Luna exclaimed, excited.

As they carved, they shared Halloween stories and laughed under the cover of night. The pumpkin began to transform, revealing a terrifying countenance. —"Perfect! This will scare all the animals in the forest," Guru joked.

—"Definitely! No one will want to go near this pumpkin!" Luna added with a giggle.

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out from the darkness. —"What are you up to here, my feathered friends?"

It was Ozzie, an older, wise owl who ruled the forest. Oliver and Luna greeted enthusiastically. —"We're carving a pumpkin for Halloween, Ozzie. Would you like to join?" Guru proposed.

—"Hmm, Halloween, an interesting tradition. But go ahead, I'd love to see what you two nighttime performers create," Ozzie received with a knowing smile.

The three continued working on the pumpkin, each adding their own unique touch. As they carved, they shared stories of past Halloweens and traditions from different places. The night was filled with laughter and camaraderie.

After a while, the pumpkin was complete, with glowing eyes, a crooked smile, and creepy details. —"It's perfect! Our Halloween masterpiece!" Luna exclaimed, admiring their work together.

Ozzie nodded approvingly. —"You have done a great job, young owls. This pumpkin will be the envy of the entire forest."

Proudly, he placed the carved pumpkin in a prominent place, illuminating it with a flickering candle from the inside. The flickering glow revealed the terrifying face, and the forest was plunged into a magical and spooky atmosphere.

—"Happy Halloween, friends! May this pumpkin bring joy and a little fright to everyone in the forest," Guru exclaimed, spreading his wings in a gesture of celebration.

And so, the three of them enjoyed a Halloween night filled with laughter, stories, and the spirit of camaraderie. The pumpkin glowed in the dark, a reminder of the magic that could happen when friends came together to create something special.