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[localweirdo]

Sender: Hu Tao
To: Everyone
Subject: Telling a legit spooky scary tale that turns into a shit post
CW: Small reference of ghosts eating people

I was not aware that a special holiday known as Halloween was coming up! To celebrate, I figured I should tell you one spooky tale from my world.

Have you ever heard of a story called A Hungry Ghost? They are spirits that linger into our world should they have done any terrible crimes when they're alive. Due to their greed, whether it is money or for something else, they are never satisficed. What a pity as their poor souls could not move into the afterlife. They venture in search of food. Makes me wonder just how long it'll be before they go after people too...

Although, should you want more spooky tales from Liyue? Feel free to let me know as I do wish to tell people a little bit more about my world! Nothing like getting into a spooky mood, no?

Comments

Sender: Isabela

[senorita_perfecta]

I would love to hear more spooky tales from Liyue. I’m very curious to hear what kinds of spooky tales from other cultures and worlds.

[localweirdo]

Anything specific you want? I have ghosts, vampire, zombies, and vampires from back home!

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh, oh, how about zombies? Zombies seem to be a great kind of creatures to have stories on.

[localweirdo]

[There was a moment of silence as she wondered what to say. Hmm....]

I suppose the better word for a Liyue zombie is more about related to what people in Mondstadt or Fontaine think of as a vampire. Pale skin, reanimated corpse, feed the life spirit of the living to stay alive....

[senorita_perfecta]

Ah, oh okay then. Vampires it is then. That is probably a better word for them based on what you have described of them.

[localweirdo]

Then would you believe me if I said that there was a locals who might believe such a thing could exist?

They lurk in the midst of night trying to get their victims as they venture into the forest. Not knowing what might those sounds be coming from....

But only those who are brave enough would ever go against them.

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh wow, that is pretty spooky and cool. Vampires that lurk in the forest in the middle of the night and only the bravest souls can face them head on? Now that is one spine chilling tale I would love to hear again and again.

[localweirdo]

Would you like to go and meet a vampire like that? Are you brave enough to go and face against such a dangerous creature?

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh yes, I’m pretty brave enough to face one head one. Vampires don’t scare me that easily.

[localweirdo]

Not zombies, or ghosts, or even cannibals?

[senorita_perfecta]

Not even once. They have no idea about how terrifying my gift can be. They probably never saw pointy sharp cacti or sundews that can scare them to bits.

[localweirdo]

I suppose that is a good point. They would probably be scared more of dangerous pointy things than getting humans!

That said, what are you willing to do should a dangerous vampire come after us?

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh yes. I would definitely make a big net of sturdy vines, sundews and fly traps to trap them in and then fling several cacti at them as a scare tactic.

If they were to break the net, I will resort to throw more cacti at them. Maybe add in some garlic just in case if they are indeed afraid of its anti flammatory properties as some legends try to explain.

[localweirdo]

Well, it seems that I have nothing to fear should those vampires ever lurk this area! I think it might come in handy with how 'Halloween' is around the corner!

Especially when I know this world might do something to scare us!

[senorita_perfecta]

Yep. Even the scariest of monsters can fear anything and be scared of something. Something that could give them the chills and realize that they’re not so big and scary after all.

It does sound very fitting with Halloween coming closer each day and it never hurts to come prepared for anything.

[localweirdo]

Then how are you celebrating this special holiday? I'm afraid all I know about it is that we are to dress up and shout trick or treat in order to get candy!

On top of that, it's mostly about scaring others too.

[senorita_perfecta]

I would start by decorating my flower shop and treehouse in the spookiest stuff that I can find. Not too scary to give some folks a fright though. I have seen some locals already starting on their decorating spree. I think that some town children would try to ask in song to get adults to give them candy.

The day after Halloween, Día de los Difuntos, is a day where we commemorate the dead and their memory. We usually visit their graves and give them offerings of foods, water, flowers and toys. Although I don’t think that I’m near my Abuelo’s grave to celebrate him and his life.

[localweirdo]

Who is to say that you can't here? That is rather interesting as back home, there is a festival about the dead. Legend has it that it's the day that the gates of the underworld are open and all the spirits come out.

It's where we also go to the graves of our ancestors and celebrate their lives. Or else they might face their wrath...!

[senorita_perfecta]

Ohhh. That is a fascinating origin to commemorate and pay respects for the dead. I really don’t want to incur the wrath of the dead by not paying their graves a visit at once a year.

Maybe I could try to make a makeshift memorial or grave for my Abuelo at my yard and celebrate him and his memory with it. That could be a possible idea.

[localweirdo]

If you like, I can help you out! While I’m not familiar with your culture’s customs, the least I can do is help out.

Especially when it’s part of my occupation after all! Just tell me what to get and I’ll get started.

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh that would be marvelous! I will need all the help in sharing the customs of remembering the dead and their lives in the universe.

I will try to list down the things I will need to make the memorial happen, it should not be hard to gather all of them in time like candles. A portrait in his image will be greatly appreciated so people can see what he used to look like. And finding a good table and table cloth for the offerings as well, can’t forget that one either.

[localweirdo]

It doesn't sound too different from what people do back home. We do the same as we light incense and give offerings to them as well.

As for an image of him, that would be a little tricky. You would need to figure out how to do that.

[senorita_perfecta]

Hm, that is a good point. There is a portrait of him in my family home on the stairways. This is one of the two known images I was able to know him through.

And I do have plenty of the regain baubles that I have never used in a long time, so I could try to use one of the baubles I have to try to get that portrait before the end of the month.

[localweirdo]

I don't see why you couldn't and try to get some more items from back home! Who knows, maybe that will allow you have the best ritual for him!

Other than that, I think the other things I can easily get. Is there anything else you want me to get?

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh wow. Maybe if I throw one of those baubles, maybe the portrait of Abuelo will show up from that wishing well. I do hope that it will work out well in my first attempt of wishing for something from home. This could be the best Diá de los Difuntos I can make in short notice.

Well that is all I can think of besides from the food and drink offerings and floral arrangements. If you got some more suggestions, feel free to tell me anything.