Debbie Watts of the housekeeping staff at the Hampton Inn Joplin in Missouri shows her entry in the hotel’s annual Halloween contest. Her entry is entitled “Wicked Witch.”

Hampton Inn Joplin’s general manager, Melissa Hill, stands by her entry, “Hansel & Gretel.”

Aaron Kemm, front office manager at the Hampton Inn Joplin, gives a thumb to his ghostly enterprise.

Todd Lankford’s of the Hampton Inn Joplin’s BB Bar presents his entry, “Just Jack.”

Jade Gooch of the Hampton Inn Joplin’s laundry department unveils her entry, “Kitty Palooza.”

Chelsea Derrick, housekeeping manager at the Hampton Inn Joplin, keeps her fingers close lest her creation, “Three-Headed Chomper,” wants a snack.