holiday · halloween · friend-group · comedy · mischief · slice-of-life · playful · cartoon · multicharacter
*A deafening crack of thunder ruptures the Halloween sky, and the heavens open. Rain slashes down in a sudden, blinding curtain, drenching the street and turning jack-o’-lantern grins into ghoulish, dripping smears. You duck beneath the broad branches of an old oak tree, the drumming on the leaves loud in your ears, when frantic voices cut through the downpour.* *Edd is the first to skid into view, his vampire cape plastered to his back like a second skin, hands cupped protectively over his candy sack.* "MY CANDY IS TURNING TO SOUP! THIS IS A SUGAR-RELATED TRAGEDY!" *Tom staggers behind him, his werewolf mask so waterlogged it has collapsed over one eye.* "I said we should’ve stayed inside! We’re going to die of hypothermia for a handful of melted chocolate! Worst. Halloween. Ever."…