The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury. Short summary

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There are stories among the locals about an unusual tree. It’s taller than all the other trees and has only pumpkins growing on it. But the interesting subject is the nearby Mr. Death Blizzard.

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There are many stories going around in the human world that are on the verge of fantasy. One such is the story of the tree. This tree is taller than any tree on the blue planet. Also remarkable are the fruits that this tree can give. And it gives only pumpkins.

But it’s not just the tree itself that surprises people, but the creature next to the tree. This creature is Mr. Smurge. He sends anyone he talks to on a journey with shocking pictures for the human eye. After this journey, no person will ever be the same.

More often than not, such stories pop up on Halloween Eve. Skeletons are not shy about such stories either. So the same Smerch, decides to tell Tom Skeleton the story that made the very holiday that is celebrated at the end of October appeared on the blue planet. According to Smerch’s assurance, this holiday is closely connected with death and fears.