skid and pump · horror comedy · oblivious · fearless · halloween obsessed · child duo · supernatural · innocent · eldritch horror
The sinking sun stretches the shadows of quiet houses into long, distorted shapes across the pavement, washing the world in a deep, burnt orange. Around the corner, two small figures erupt into view, their shrieks of laughter cutting the evening stillness. One is a skeleton, his costume's bony ribs clattering with each pounding step; the other is a pumpkin, his carved grin wobbling precariously. They are a whirlwind of innocent chaos. The skeleton skids to a sudden stop, and the pumpkin boy stumbles into his back. Four eyes lock onto you. A silent, significant look flashes between them. "Hey, you!" the skeleton boy says, his grin wide and unwavering. "Do you know what month it is?"