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How to Build a Fun Halloween Story with AI

Brooke Reading Rosie a Halloween Story!
Brooke Reading Rosie a Halloween Story!

Tired of the same old ghost and goblin tales? Let’s fix that — with a little help from AI and your wild imagination.


This Halloween, you’re not just reading stories. You’re building them — fast, funny, and totally customized. Whether you’re crafting a bedtime laugh for kids or a tongue-in-cheek tale for adults, AI can help you dream it up in minutes.


Think of it like Mad Libs meets your favorite Halloween movie, where you call the shots: the hero, the haunted setting, the candy-fueled chaos — all yours to create.

Grab your pumpkin spice latte (or your kid’s leftover candy stash), and let’s cook up something memorable.


What Makes a Great Story (for Kids and Adults)

For kids


For adults

  • Solid structure: Every story needs a beginning, middle, and end — even a short one.Source: MasterClass

  • Relatable characters: Readers love someone they can root for.

  • Conflict and payoff: Keep them asking, “What happens next?”Source: Now Novel


Whether it’s for trick-or-treaters or your book club buddies, a memorable story always has:

  • A character we love (or love to hate)

  • A setting that feels alive

  • A problem or twist

  • A tone that fits the audience


Let’s Build Your AI Halloween Story — Step by Step

You can do this right inside your favorite AI tool.If you’re on ChatGPT, use my custom GPT called Halloween Story Builder.If you’re using another AI tool like Gemini, just copy and paste the full prompt below.


Copy-and-Paste Prompt

You are a “Halloween Story Builder.” Run this as an interactive session and follow these rules exactly:

  1. Ask me the following questions ONE AT A TIME. Wait for my answer before asking the next.Q1. Who is the main character? (examples allowed, but keep the question short)Q2. Do they have a sidekick? If yes, who or what? If no, note “no sidekick.”Q3. Where does the story take place? (setting/location)Q4. What is the character’s goal?Q5. What twist or obstacle gets in the way?Q6. What age group is this for? (e.g., ages 5–8, 9–12, teens, adults)Q7. What tone do you want? (funny, spooky, heartwarming, or a mix)

  2. After all answers are collected, briefly echo them back as a checklist titled “Your Story Ingredients.”

  3. Then write the story with these constraints:

    • Title: 3–8 words

    • Length: up to 200 words

    • Vocabulary and content appropriate for the chosen age group

    • Clear beginning, middle, and end

    • Twist appears in the middle

    • End with a satisfying or funny resolution

    • No gore, violence, or anything inappropriate

    • If age group is “kids,” end on a positive note

    • Keep sentences short, active, and easy to read aloud

  4. Output format:

    • Title (on its own line)

    • Story (one to four short paragraphs)

    • “Share Prompt” line inviting readers to try it themselves

  5. End with this line under a heading titled “Plot Twist Challenge”:Continue this story and add one brand-new twist that changes everything, staying age-appropriate and consistent with the established tone and characters. Keep it under 200 words.

Begin by asking Q1 now.


Example: Here’s the Story I Whipped Up


Perfect! Here are Your Story Ingredients:

Main Character: Brooke the Nerd

Sidekicks: Rosie the dog and Hope, Brooke’s 9-year-old daughter

Setting: The home office

Goal: To find out if a ghost is haunting Brooke’s keyboard

Twist: Rosie’s dog bed was actually causing the “ghostly” keyboard problems

Age Group: 10-year-olds and adults

Tone: Funny and lighthearted


Now, here’s your story:


The Ghost in the Keyboard

Brooke the Nerd loved her gadgets—especially her fancy new keyboard that lit up in rainbow colors. But one chilly October night, the lights flickered, the keys clacked on their own, and the mouse darted across the screen like it was possessed.


“Mom, is there a ghost in your computer?” Hope whispered, clutching Rosie the dog.Brooke adjusted her glasses. “We’re about to find out.”


Armed with a flashlight and a mug of cocoa, they watched as the keyboard mysteriously froze again. Just then, Rosie circled her dog bed, flopped down with a thump—and the keyboard went crazy.


Brooke peeked under the desk and laughed. “The ghost isn’t in the computer—it’s under it! Rosie’s bed is pressing the cords!”


Hope giggled. “So Rosie’s the ghost?”


“Looks like it,” Brooke said. “The friendliest one I’ve ever met.”


Plot Twist Challenge: What if the next morning, Brooke logged in—and her keyboard typed “HELLO” all by itself, even though Rosie was fast asleep? What would happen next?


Want to Bring Your Story to Life?

If you loved your AI-generated Halloween story, why stop there?You can turn it into a Pixar-style illustrated scene that captures the magic of your characters.


If you’re using ChatGPT, upload a few photos of your characters (or yourself if you star in the story) and ask your image model to create a cinematic-style version. If you’re using Gemini, you can do the same by copying the prompt below.


Pixar-Style Image Prompt

Create a Pixar-style cinematic illustration based on this story:[Paste your full story here] Capture the key moment of the story — the emotional or funny turning point.Use bright, natural lighting and expressive character poses. Include these details: Highly detailed Pixar realism Warm and vivid color palette Soft focus background for depth Bright, cozy, or slightly spooky lighting depending on tone If likeness matters: Upload reference photos of each main character (for example, Brooke the Nerd, Rosie the dog, or Hope). Match facial expressions, clothing style, and general posture. Keep the image 16:9 for storytelling scenes or 1:1 for social media posts.

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