October 31^st is almost upon us and people are excited! Halloween means costumes, candy, and fun decorations! All of that aside, what is one of the most important ingredients in any Halloween event? One word: fear. Part of what makes Halloween such an interesting holiday to celebrate is that it makes us face some of our greatest fears. The Six-Word community of SMITH has become a place where people feel comfortable sharing their fears and anxieties with each other. Here are just a few sixes that represent the spirit of Halloween and what exactly terrifies us when we hear things go bump in the night.

Halloween costume? Just a different me. –canadafreeze

I’m remembering ghosts of Halloweens past. –dmac9000

Don’t fear the unknown; embrace it. –BGourley

More scared of my own thoughts. –HopeInPain

Grandma from Transylvania. Halloween my favorite. –zsuzsa

Poor taste or Halloween costume mishap? –mzejay

Stop the tears, face your fears –Summer2013

Self-prescribed treatment: scary movie therapy. –ADHDean

Took a firm stance against fear. –uknow

Your personal pick of Halloween candy? –maryjane31

Skeletons in closet staying for Halloween. –Heem08

Ghastly evil fear issues forth nightly. –tcog1020

Going as myself for Halloween party. –ChewyD2

This Halloween, parading as successful writer. –Redx3

Halloween always bring out old monsters. –JAD

Frequently the fear writes the words. –Steve_Anthony

Back off fears, your opinions suck. –Skyebird

Scared of monsters in my closet. –bribrishufelt

Best Halloween costume that you saw? –jl333

Scared to fall, decided to jump. –FunnyThat

Painting monsters to show the nightmares. –BecomingLogyn

Do not cry if you’re scared. –PipSqueak

Scared to stand up and fight. –Buttseliza

Mailer called writing, “the spooky art”. –trust2020

Fear’s death birthed many an adventure. –L2L3