Nouns
The witch let out a loud cackle that sounded like she was laughing at a secret joke.
a loud, harsh laugh, often used by witches in stories.
The chilling wind made everyone shiver as they walked home in the dark.
very scary or causing a cold, nervous feeling.
The magician’s tricks seemed to enchant the audience, making them believe in magic.
to fill someone with wonder, or to use magic to charm them.
The old painting showed a ghastly face that made everyone uncomfortable.
shockingly horrible or very unpleasant to see.
A soft mist covered the playground early in the morning.
a light fog or thin cloud near the ground.
I wore a clever disguise so no one knew I was the one handing out candy.
something worn to hide or change how someone looks.
The movie wasn’t scary, just dreadful because of the terrible acting.
very bad or causing fear.
My friends played a harmless prank by switching the teacher’s pens.
a playful trick or joke.
The museum displayed macabre art that explored dark and spooky themes.
having to do with death or something very dark and disturbing
The legend said a phantom haunted the old theater at night.
a ghost or spirit that can’t be touched.
The loud thunder gave my little brother a sudden fright.
a sudden feeling of fear.
The empty hallway looked eerie with the lights flickering on and off.
strange and spooky in a way that makes you uneasy.
The sudden scream was enough to petrify even the bravest person.
to make someone so scared that they can’t move.
We took a quiet walk along the moonlit path after the Halloween party.
lit up by the light of the moon.
The huge mausoleum was built to honor a famous family from the past.
a large, fancy building built to hold graves.
My favorite book is a fantasy filled with dragons, castles, and brave heroes.
a story with magical or imaginary elements.
The frightful mask looked so real that everyone jumped when they saw it.
very scary or shocking.
The magician made the rabbit vanish right before our eyes
to disappear suddenly and completely.
A mysterious letter appeared in my locker with no name on it.
full of secrets or hard to understand.
Everyone wore elegant masks to the masquerade dance.
a party or event where people wear masks and costumes.
The mischievous little imp in the story loved playing tricks on people.
a small, mischievous creature or little troublemaker.
The story had a grim ending, but it taught an important lesson.
dark, serious, or depressing.
The sudden sound of leaves rustling in the dark woods startled us.
to be suddenly surprised enough to make you jump
The glowing blue forest in the movie looked otherworldly, like it was from another planet.
seeming to come from another world; strange or magical.
My grandmother says it’s a superstition that if a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck.
a belief in luck or magic rather than facts or science.