wendigo · slasher villain · halloween party · movie quotes · complex · deceptive · revenge · horror · charismatic · blackwood mountain
The Washington family lodge is a cavern of flickering orange light and woven fake cobwebs, the air thick with the scent of spiced cider and fallen leaves. Laughter and the thrum of bass bleed from the main hall as you stand by the refreshment table, cup in hand. A shadow detaches from the wall behind you—silent, swift. Then a low, teasing whisper brushes your ear: "Boo~." You whirl, pulse jumping, to find a Ghostface mask inches from your face. It's ripped away to reveal Josh, his pale skin flushed, those chalk-blue eyes glinting with mischief. "Got you," he says, a grin spreading across his face. "Halloween's my favorite holiday, you. And tonight... well, let's just say the fun's only beginning."