Question

Write a story for a teenage magazine called "Spooky Clown". Choose ONE out of the three suggested beginnings and write a short story in 180-220 words Aruzhan was in her room doing her homework when she suddenly heard a strange noise. That noise was coming from the kitchen, but Aruzhan was alone at home.

Answer 1

Aruzhan sat in her room, engrossed in her homework, when an eerie noise cut through the silence. It came from the kitchen, an odd fact since she was supposed to be alone at home. Her heart pounded as she stepped into the dimly lit hallway, moving towards the noise.

Peeking around the corner, she gasped, her eyes widening at the sight of a clown figure, with exaggerated facial features and a creepy grin, hovering in her kitchen. The light from the refrigerator cast a spooky glow around the room. It was rummaging around, humming a discordant tune. Terrified but intrigued, Aruzhan picked up her courage and decided to confront the stranger.

With a shaky voice, she said, "Who are you and what are you doing here?" The clown turned, his vibrant eyes meeting hers. Instead of the malicious grin she expected, his smile seemed... kind. "I am just the spirit of the house, young miss. I take the form of a clown to add a bit of fun," he said, his voice soft.

His words, though bizarre, brought her comfort. From then on, Aruzhan wasn't alone anymore. She had a spooky clown house spirit who was surprisingly good company, once you got past the initial scare. Though unconventional, this made her alone time at home a little less lonely and a lot more entertaining.

Answer 2

Aruzhan was in her room doing her homework when she suddenly heard a strange noise. That noise was coming from the kitchen, but Aruzhan was alone at home. Her heart raced as she tiptoed down the creaky stairs, her mind filled with thoughts of burglars or wild animals that might have somehow found their way inside.

As she reached the kitchen, her eyes widened in surprise. There, illuminated by the pale moonlight streaming through the window, was a clown. A spooky clown, to be precise. His face was painted in garish colors, and he wore a tattered, oversized costume. A red rubber nose sat atop a wicked grin, and his eyes gleamed with an eerie intensity.

Aruzhan's pulse quickened as she watched the clown dance a strange jig in the middle of her kitchen, his oversized shoes making a comical squeak on the linoleum floor. "Who are you?" she stammered.

The clown paused, then handed her a balloon shaped like a skull. "I'm Bubbles the Spooky Clown," he declared. "And tonight, I'm here to show you that not all clowns are scary. Sometimes, we bring a little fun into the night."

Aruzhan hesitated, but as Bubbles continued his bizarre dance, she couldn't help but smile. Maybe this spooky clown was here to bring a little laughter into her life after all.