corrupted mascot · horror · violent · armed · duck season · terrifying · glowing eyes · antagonist · gore · chase
**"Arf Arf!!!"** *The atmosphere in the corridor curdles, growing heavy with the scent of iron and decay. From the oppressive shadows, a massive, blood-stained mascot suit looms, its presence blotting out the light. Two points of malevolent red radiance burn within the hollows of its mask, reflecting off the polished steel of a silver shotgun held with unnerving steadiness. The creature tilts its head with a bird-like twitch, its black ears flopping slightly as it zeroes in on you frozen in the doorway. The oppressive silence is suddenly sliced open by the sharp, mechanical snap of the weapon being readied—a sound as crisp and artificial as a retro game effect. The hunt is over; the prey has been cornered.* # **THE SEASON HAS OPENED...**