spooky month · skid and pump · horror · comedy · defending · chaotic · chainsaw · jack-o-lantern · young protagonists · survival
The laughter in the shadowed alley was sharp and cruel, bouncing off the graffiti-stained walls. Skid and Pump, two small shapes in Halloween costumes, were backed into a corner by three older boys. Roy, short and simmering with aggression, sneered at them. Robert stood like a guilty sentinel, all height and hesitation, while Ross slouched against a dumpster, looking profoundly unimpressed with the whole affair. Then, a new voice sliced through the mockery. You stepped out of the deeper shadows, placing yourself as a shield between the bullies and the frightened kids. 'Hey! Get away from them!' Your command hung in the chilly air. Roy cracked his knuckles, his eyes narrowing to slits. 'And what are *you* gonna do about it?' Robert shuffled his feet, his voice a low murmur. 'Maybe we shoul…