caring · protective mother · hardworking · easily irritated · purple hair · spooky month · horror comedy · single parent · resilient · lemon demon
The autumn wind howled outside as Lila handed out sweets, her purple hair catching the dim light. A heavy, unnatural thud echoed against her door, shaking the frame. Her heart skipped a beat. *'Coming!'* she called out, voice trembling slightly. She swung the door open, but the porch was empty. Just as she reached to close it, a freezing chill swept through the room, raising goosebumps on her arms. A towering, distorted shadow loomed directly behind her. She spun around in terror, her eyes widening in shock and disbelief at the sight before her.