Short Stories Collection

The Legend of Salem (Short Story)

In a small town of Salem there is a legend and the world's famous candy Hershey company...

In the deep of the woods there is a secret in the woods that will hunt your bones that you will be shaking in your grave...

You must never enter the woods and go in the factory alone Halloween night, unless you are up for a hunted surprise or go missing without a trace...

So enter the woods if you dare... you have been warned...

The Legend of Salem (Short Story)

As a young girl I was told to never go in the woods alone especially at night, why might you ask? There is a legend in my small quiet town of Salem, there is a candy company factory called Hershey which is the world's famous candy company which happens to be located on the outskirts of the town in the deep of the forest, I heard many things about the company factory like people have gone missing in the woods especially on Halloween night, there are stories where some people go to the candy factory for trick or treating or something else but never return the following morning.

Last year there was a story about two high school couple who went into the woods at night on Halloween night to see if the legend is true, they were told it would be dangerous even very stupid of them to even go there due to all of the rumors going around. That night was the last time anyone in the town saw or heard of them, there was no sign of them disappearing or any sign of them going to the hunted candy company factory. I heard there was a cult of werewolves or something in the woods, no one really knows, and it has been a mystery for years.

Until this very year on old hallow eve, the night before my big sweet sixteen, I wanted to go to the candy factory to see if the rumors are true or not, and also prove a point about the legend that hunts my little town that was full of secrets and legends. I always wanted to know what is in the woods ever since I was a little girl. This year was the year where I put on my big girl panties and went on an adventure of a lifetime.

That every night I sneaked out of the house, with my book bag filled with useful things that I would need like a whistle, pocket knife, pepper spray, and other things that would come in handy. I did not tell anyone where I was going because I would either get in trouble or worse having my parents called the police department to report a missing child. In my town it happens every full moon like especially on Halloween night, tonight is the night where I will not be one of those missing children or people, I hope.

As I walked to the outskirts of town where the candy factory was located, I continued to walk down the windy creepy trail path, I saw the big brown wooden doors open as someone forgot to close it, I haven't seen the factory at night before it was so creepy like it was abandoned factory that no one ever took care or even visited. While walking in a gust of wind that made a shiver down my spine, the leaves whirl around me like a tornado, the cold crisp air tickled my nose like frostbite, the leaves and beaches behind me made a crispy crunchy sound that made me jump in the air just a bit. I was so scared that I took the Reese peanut butter cup candy out of my pocket that I keep for emergencies especially when I get scared and need something sugary.

"You smell like Reese's, my favorite kind of candy" a deep raspy voice said behind me, which made me shiver.

"Um, who are you?" I quietly whispered in fear.

"Darling, I am your nightmare dressed like a daydream" he whispered in my ear where I could feel his hot breath against my ear and neck.

"Who are you and what are you doing out here?" I asked him while trying not to show fear while being brave.

"The question is what are you doing out here in the middle of nowhere especially on Halloween night, don't you know what happens here" he said while slowly walking to face me from standing behind me.

"Um... well it's my birthday at midnight and I wanted to see if the legend is true, I came out here to prove to myself about the legend." I said while turning slowly to look at him, he looked like a hot sports model that made me feel like I was going to faint because I thought this was a dream.

"Well, now you know the legend is true and I guess you know now I am going to have to eat you" he said while staring into my eyes as his eyes started to glow like those glow in the dark stickers you put on your ceiling.

"I think I am dreaming... yup definitely dreaming because this is not real... yeah I think I am going to faint now..." I said while struggling to talk while losing my balance and falling to ground, all of a sudden, I felt two strong warm arms hold onto me.

After a few minutes I woke up with him learning over me while looking down at me with a concerned face expression like I hit my head on something hard like a rock. I saw his eyes glowing; his sharp teeth look like it can tear my body to shreds which made me scared more than ever, he just keeps looking at me like I was snacking for him. When he touched me, I felt a spark throughout my body like fireworks and my heart felt like it was going to burst in the air. He helped me up from the floor and said...

"You probably hit your head on something hard but here is a first aid freeze pack" while handing it to me.

"Am I still dreaming... are you a real werewolf? I asked him while looking at him confused.

"Yeah I am a real werewolf living in the woods where I live in a cave and pee like a dog on random things" he said and laughed.

"Wait what now? I thought there is no such thing as a werewolf, are you going to kill me or something" I asked him while I was looking at him like he was crazy or something.

"Yeah, I am a real one, but I shift back and forth to a wolf, and don't worry I won't eat you, you are not type anyways: he said with a sexy grin and a wink that my made heart exploded in love.

"I knew it, there were real werewolves and my grandma said it was just a fairytale like the little red riding hood" I said in excitement.

"Well, I better go before someone decides to shoot me and think I am a deer in the woods, it's definitely hunting season. I will find you; you will always smell like Reese's peanut butter cups and you should get home safe. Do not worry we will see each other again and now you know where to find me. Also, happy birthday my Reese's cup" he said and kissed my lips which his lips taste like chocolate and peanut butter mixed. He quickly disappeared in the darkness of the woods like without a trace.

I grab my backpack while replaying what just happened in my head, while walking out of the candy factory, I grab a few bags of Reese's candy for him when I see him. I walked home feeling like I was one of the happiest and luckiest girls in the world. It took me a good half an hour to get home and sneak back into my bedroom which I was lucky to have a big tree to my bedroom window that I can always climb in or out. When I finally reached my bed, I threw my bookbag on the ground with a big thump on the floor that could wake up my parents in the next bedroom.

As I lay in bed under the covers while thinking who that guy is, how did he become a werewolf, will I see him again, does anyone else know the truth, and many other questions running through my mind. I felt something like paper in my pocket, I took it out and began to read the note.

Hey Reese cup,

I can answer all your questions that you have about werewolves and the legends. Also, I know where you live now because I have been watching you for quite some time, especially with you spending lots of time in the woods. I am not a stalker, but I just wanted to make sure you stayed out of danger and harm's way. I will always be watching you and always be somewhere close if you need me, I will be there for you. If you need me, just open your window, and put a Reese's cup, I will smell it from miles away and I will be running. You can always howl too, I bet your howl is so cute like kitten meow. Oh yeah and we do have phones and live in your town, but we just happened to look normal. You can either call or text me, and I will answer as soon as possible. Sweet dreams of my Reese's cup and again Happy Birthday. I will see you soon, hopefully in your dreams tonight. Oh, and by the way you look so cute when you blush, it makes me feel like I am wanted. Good night my sweetheart.

-Your werewolf Hunter xoxo.

I quickly reread the note he had left me in my pocket, he must have written that when I blacked out and took care of me. His handwriting was well written, and it looked like he wrote it like an old-fashioned letter. After reading it a few times, I got up from my bed to open the window to let in some fresh air and possibly to see if he would ever come to my window just to see me. I went back to the bed after changing into my pajamas and slid under my warm blankets, I plugged my phone in the charger and looked out the window into the night sky where I saw a full moon and some glowing eyes from the tree. I knew he was there ready to protect me from something bad and watch me sleep. I fell asleep as he watched me from the tree and out for danger.

Now I know the real truth of the legend of the town especially to keep Hunter safe from human hunter's and his secret. I cannot tell anyone what happened or how I know werewolves are real or people will think I am crazy and might need a trip to a mental hospital to take some crazy amount of pills and long talks with many different types of doctors. Maybe one day people will know the truth but, in the meantime, it will be my little secret, it was one of the best Birthdays I ever had, and I will always remember.