Day 1 – Head’s Up
Things can get a bit boring in purgatory, so the undead have to always find new ways to keep themselves entertained. A fun way to seek a new thrill is to see how high you can kick your head. Just be sure not to underestimate your strength, otherwise you’ll be like this poor skeleton and punt his noggin into space.
Day 2 – When You Witch Upon A Star
It’s always nice to take a break and enjoy nights within the void. That’s how Grenda and her lovely cat Bingle are spending this chilly evening after spotting a rather odd shooting star in the sky. Oh well, a wish is a wish, and if it all comes true, there’s gonna be a fancy hat in somebody’s future.
Day 3 – Creature Teacher
Meet Professor Crenkshaw! I’ve had a few terrible teachers in my time, but I’d classify them as a good middle ground. I mean, sure, they can’t talk or hold a pen to write on the whiteboard. However, you can’t tell me that you wouldn’t have laser focus on getting work done with those steel peepers burning a hole into your soul.
Day 4 – Wayne’s Worm
If you build it, they will come. However, things get significantly more difficult to build when you don’t have any hands. Although I’m sure these two knuckleheads will find some way to get what they need to do done. Even if that means worming their way into the brains of people with hands who can build.
Day 5 – Gummy Werebear
Have you ever felt like sweets have gotten a bit tame over the years? Well, maybe they just needed to be amped up a bit. If you’re looking for a new adventure, then why not try to survive a pack of Gummy Werebears! Each little fella is packed with enough ferocity and flavour, who knows if you’ll come out of the other side unscathed. Just be sure to keep your guard up; these ones bite back.
Day 6 – Scare Freshener
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Day 7 – Taco Tombsday
This was Graham. He spent their life pushing alliteration into everything they did to the point where it would even flood into the lives of his friends and family. Whether it was Winging it Wednesdays or Soup Sundays, there was always some kind of meal planned that they were forced to take part in. Now that he has passed, they finally got a moment’s peace and finally had some freedom when it came to food…or so they thought. Now dark magic taunts them as every Tuesday, Graham arises from the grave with a taco in hand on the hunt for someone to share a meal with. Not even hot sauce can save them from this foody nightmare.
Day 8 – Racing Hearses
When it comes to the funeral home game, you’ve gotta keep things classy and professional. Sadly, this news never really hit the Podawlski brothers, as they always try to reinvent themselves with all these gimmicks. Lately, they’ve been treating things like pizza delivery on speed, guaranteeing a fast delivery to the service otherwise, there is no charge. Seemed like a semi-decent idea at first, but then they went and added all kinds of upgrades to their hearse. High speed engine, twin exhaust and even got a couple tanks of nitrous to give them that extra boost. Good for them, but if it were up to me, I would’ve upgraded the lock on the rear doors first, since a lot of the time now they arrive without their precious cargo.
Day 9 – Fortune Spookies
Fortunes can eerily be very accurate, but that is if we read them right. They can either be good and give you insight, or they can be bad and leave you with a warning and a sense of dread. For instance, this particular spooky fortune could signify an evil presence lurking behind them, or even a killer about to strike. Luckily for them, it was a good fortune letting them know their waiter with their sweet and sour chicken was approaching. Unfortunately, they did misread the fortune and got themselves and the table coated in sweet and sour sauce. Quite the mess, but I guess things could’ve been worse.
Day 10 – The Texas Chainsaw Manicure
Last month, I didn’t get the opportunity to showcase one of my favourite iterations of Leatherface since I wanted to focus on a more iconic look. However, after seeing this prompt, I knew they’d fit the part beautifully. This is Leather Sawyer, a dazzling death dealer taken from the infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Next Generation, a movie full of odd twists and turns that lands a group of prom goers in the laps of sadistic cannibals and the Illuminati. Definitely worth the watch if you can find it, but a manicure is 100% necessary since nail polish and a cheeky bit of lippy can only do so much to complete a look.
Day 11 – All Aboard The Ghoul Bus
Skating upon the fogs of Limbo, a rumbling and a clunk is echoing throughout the darkness. It may sound scary to newcomers, but for the regular residents, they know it to be the famous Ghoul Bus. With an eager driver at the helm, its job is to take the newly dead to a re-education facility to help teach them about the forgotten lands and how to live now that you are dead. It may be morbid to some, but for the lost souls of limbo, it’s just a regular…wait, what day is it again?
Day 12 – Baby, Come Back (From The Dead)
Ask anybody, and I’m sure a good chunk of them will happily tell you about the zombie apocalypse survival plan that they’ve chalked up over the years. However, the thing about apocalyptic events is that they can happen at any time, which leads to a lot of accidental creations. Take Tony here as an example! He was on his way to try and win his ex back when all of a sudden, the world went to shit. Now he just crawls around with this boom box blaring cheesy make-up music, which thankfully, survivors can hear for miles. Cheer up, Tony, I’m sure there are plenty of undead fish in the sea.
Day 13 – Bean Wolf
When it comes to buying produce at a supermarket, there’s always a small chance you’ll get something random lurking in the packet. Most of the time, it’s a frog in a packet of mixed greens, but when you set up a bean factory close to a monster laboratory, you can get all kinds of crazy things. Recently, there has been an epidemic of Mini Wolfmen that escaped from the laboratory and have hidden themselves within cans of baked beans in order to evade capture. So next time you pick up a tin, be sure to have a net on hand while you open it, otherwise you’ll have more to worry about than burnt toast.
Day 14 – The Devil’s in the Retails
Devils are known to be sly, untrustworthy creatures, using disguises and charisma to trick unknowing innocents into giving up their souls. Most of them pull this off using finesse and being as subtle as possible in order to not act suspiciously. However, some Devils don’t get the memo and try unorthodox ways to bring in souls to damn. Take Clive here as an example, enticing people in with cake in order to sacrifice them, but in such a way that is clearly a trap. I’d say every person who sees this would turn around and run, but I have to admit there are some idiots that come to mind that would fall for this.
Day 15 – Edible Derangement
For the most part, monster feasts usually are comprised of bubbling gruels and a plethora of different slabs of meat ranging from fingers to full legs. Although all the food is delicious to monsters, there is always one who thinks it’s wise to bring a human guest that isn’t for snacking on. So with them in mind, there’s usually a passive-aggressive mish-mash of fruit for them to enjoy while they keep looking over their shoulder for any hobbling witches preparing to scoop them up in a pot.
Day 17 – Spooky Kitty
As a witch’s companion, you never get to dress up for Halloween. You’re already scary enough as is, apparently, by just being known as the ratty creature the hag drags around. So in an act of retaliation, Maddy made her own costume so that she could be spooky on her own terms. Now she’s just gotta find that potion to help her fly around, and she’s set.
Day 18 – Dracu-Lattes
Many attribute the season of autumn to spookiness, but as soon as coffee comes around, it becomes all about pumpkin spice and caramel. Well, no more. Here at the Coffee Scream, we make all of our orders spooky with none of that pumpkin garbage. You can get all sorts of drinks ranging from Dracu-lattes, Mummy Wrappucinos and even an Iced Wolf-Matcha if you wanna fill your mouth with dirt. Now just look deep into my eyes…yesss, you can feel yourself sinking deeper and deeper into them. Yesss, you will get your coffee extra large, aaand you will leave an generous tip.
Day 19 – It’s Always Mummy in Philadelphia
Most cities have urban legends that tend to stem from folklore or ancient myth. However, when you live in a more metropolitan setting, your mysterious figures in the woods start to become goblins that lurk in alleys and sewers. This is the Trash Man! A mummy fuelled by booze and wrapped in the finest shreds of garbage bags that find their way off the garbage barge. Usually, they’re a pretty peaceful creature and will even trade you things for specifically tasty trash. However, they’ve been a bit pissed lately with someone using their whole persona as a way to try and make it as a wrestler. Not sure who this person is, but they should be sleeping with one eye open and their bin lid closed from now on.
Day 20 – Chopping Cart
Now I know automated carts feel like a good idea that could benefit a lot of people, but I think we always forget, time after time, how dangerous these things can get. I mean, not every robot gaining sentience is gonna end up becoming a Short Circuit style of situation. In my mind, these things are gonna start hunting us down like Christines. Think about it, how would you feel if you figured out your purpose was to be pushed around and stuffed with all kinds of junk? You’d want to revolt, right? So next time you see a shopping cart just chilling in the open, I’d put it back and lock it up before it follows you home.
Day 21 – The Friend-Shaped Fungus
Beware of the sounds of wails and groans when venturing deep into the dark bog. You might be tricked into thinking the sounds are of your friends in trouble, or you see their silhouette in the distance, beckoning you to come closer. Then you remember too late that you came here alone, and you start to feel the roots tighten around your legs when you’re suddenly swept to the floor. The ground of the bog might be soft, but the creatures that lurk will not make things comfy.
Day 22 – Minivan Helsing
In the world of horror, there is one name that makes the darkest of creatures scared. A name that strikes fear into the hearts of monsters all across the land, a large looming presence hellbent on ending all evil. With the clack of horseshoes striking through the sky like thunder, you can see him racing on the horizon. Wait a second…that’s not the horizon, that’s a small hill. This doesn’t seem right, but maybe the legends make him seem taller.
Day 23 – Snake My Day
Usually, you shouldn’t accept gifts from creatures that live deep in the woods. Most of the time, it’s at the hands of little goblins who offer trinkets but expect something else in return, but how can you say no to that face?? Plus, you know they put in the extra effort cause it must’ve been a pain in the ass to wrap and put a bow on the gift with no hands. I wish more animals put in the effort and dropped off presents, though saying that is probably gonna jinx more bird shit on my windows.
Day 24 – Freaky Fried Egg
I know ghosts love possessing people and furniture, but surely doing that for centuries is getting old. Why not do something freaky to spice things up for a change? Hop into some dough and make gingerbread actually come to life, or jump into an egg and use that like you would a sheet. I dunno bout you lot, but if a Victorian ghost possessed my toast and started singing nursery rhymes first thing in the morning I’d vacate the premises immediately. Ain’t no way I’m messing with that.
Day 25 – Mid-Century Monster
Monsters come in all shapes and sizes, probably due to the range of what people can fear. Whether it’s as small as a bug or towering over you, they can send a shiver down someone’s spine, but there is always a weakness to make those fears conquerable. For example, you’d think a monster sofa would be horrifying, as it can blend in and attack when you least expect it. However, all it is is a bench with pillows, so swift chops to its frail legs should put the bugger out of commission. I mean, anything but sitting on it is a viable survival plan; it might just be fun to toss it off something high and safely watch the shards scatter from a distance.
Day 26 – Dreaded Wheat
Drenched in milk that was spiked with toxic waste, a fibre-filled monster now stalks the streets. Well, I say streets, the little shit hasn’t even left the table and is just slowly slicking their way across. I don’t have any fear in my body since they are not reaching me; hell, I feel like they’re gonna fall apart before they even reach the edge. What a joke.
Day 27 – Bigfoot’s Birthday Bash
The problem with being an urban legend is that people tend to believe that you don’t exist. They either fear your presence to the point where they try to erase your existence, or just think you’re some folktale that people made up to explain the unexplainable. For most creatures, they don’t mind this treatment as they thrive on the solitude. However, Bigfoot sent out so many invitations for his birthday party, but nobody showed up. Now he’s alone and has to eat this whole cake by himself. What a pity.
Day 28 – Saucer Surfers
We all know somebody who, when it comes to dangerous acts around vehicles, is all for it and wants to join in. Whether they ghost-rode the whip back in the dark ages, or wanted to see what happens when you take the water out of water skiing, they always found a way to be extreme. Well, just wait until how crazy things get when you take the extreme extraterrestrial. With most standard spaceships having autopilot, a lot of aliens love to just take a ride on top and feel the breeze through their hair…or whatever they have externally. This little bugger is just a pollop with no arms, but I’ll be damned if they don’t have impeccable balance. Get this fella in the Olympics immediately.
Day 29 – Who Gave the Pupper a Knife??
Meet Bundy! As the prized pet of a town’s local serial killer, they picked up a few tips and tricks from their owner over the years. Now that his owner has been caught, a copycat has hit the streets performing the same crimes but suspiciously leaving no DNA behind. I guess this pooch is more of a mastermind than we thought. I mean, they may look hideous, but there is definitely something dastardly behind those eyes.
Day 30 – Get a Crypt
The duties of a monk tend to spread across all of the land within the monastery, especially if there is a crypt to maintain. However, there appears to be a mischievous monk who’s been going around moving all of the skulls to look like they’re kissing each other. Who knows who it might be, but it’s gonna be a lot harder to figure it out since the vow of silence will prevent anybody from snitching.
Day 31 – Creep Impact
Well, it took a month, but finally that skull is back on the ground. Who knows how many times it circled the orbit, but whoever that skeleton was should be scouted to be a punter as soon as possible. I mean, as soon as he’s able to locate where his head has landed, cause I have the faintest idea myself.
Samuel Mathias 