In "Obsidian" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the protagonist reflects on her nostalgia for childhood Halloweens. She reminisces about the joys of dressing up in costumes and indulging in vast amounts of candy. As an adult, while the festive activities have changed, she still finds solace in the simple pleasure of enjoying candy during the holiday.

This longing for the carefree days of youth highlights the theme of losing innocence and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Although Halloween has transformed for her, the excitement surrounding the holiday remains, even if it comes from a different source.