As he stalked down the dimly lit street, the crisp autumn air nipped at his skin, enhancing the adventure of his negligent goal. Halloween backyards sprawled out along with him, vibrant with cobwebs, creepy lights, and the exaggerated grins of jack-o '-lanterns. Today, these cheery decors were his targets. With each swing of his bat, a pumpkin took off into a cascade of orange flesh and seeds, the squishy remnants splattering against the ground. Little did he recognize that beneath the gnarled surfaces of these apparently innocent gourds, enchanting fairy creatures lay in wait, cloaked by the really magic of the season.
