#and Spookfest 2023

[icedbatik]

As is my tradition, I like to read exchange fics in order from shortest to longest, to get as many as possible read while they're still on anon. (I also like having a handy-dandy reference sheet with all the links!) So ... the 15 entries in the 2023 Spookfest:

(IDK if anyone else has had this issue, but I recommend signing in to AO3 before you follow these links. Otherwise, AO3 can be glitchy about it. Also, remember that Tumblr has started putting some sort of weird prefix on links leaving its site for elsewhere, so be sure to remove that if the page won't load for you.) 2,140

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[pitch-perfect-spookfest]

PITCH PERFECT SPOOKFEST 2023 - PROMPT RELEASE

Here we are Spookateers, the official prompts for 2023 are here and we are so excited to announce them!! All your votes have been collated and counted, and these are the top eight prompts that you chose!

24/10: #ppsf23.1 - Cursed Places 25/10: #ppsf23.2 - Psychological Horror 26/10: #ppsf23.3 - Possession 27/10: #ppsf23.4 - Waking Nightmare 28/10: #ppsf23.5 - Came Back Wrong 29/10: #ppsf23.6 - Found Footage 30/10: #ppsf23.7 - Dystopian Horror 31/10: #ppsf23.8 - Unfinished Business

Pitch Perfect SpookFest will run from 24/10/23 to 31/10/23, don't forget to tag your amazing creations with the correct hashtag for each day when posting to Tumblr so that we can we find them, and above all don't forget to have fun when making them!!

We'll see you in a month for the first of our haunting days of SpookFest, but until then we'll be around if you have any questions or comments about the week!!

Happy creating!!! 🎃😈🧡

[massivedrickhead]

ppsf23.8: unfinished business 

Words: 8908

Summary: Chicago suggests that Chloe gets therapy to help with her nightmares, following what happened on the USO tour. Chloe thinks the nightmares are the least of her worries. 

Read on AO3

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[bechloeislegit]

Well, well, well, would you like at this. It is Day 6, and I’m still here. This is one of my favorites of this series. I hope you enjoy it!

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Pitch Perfect (Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Beca Mitchell, Chloe Beale, Stacie Conrad, Ashley Jones, Jesse Swanson Additional Tags: ppsf23.6, Pitch Perfect SpookFest 2023, X Movie adjacent Series: Part 6 of Pitch Perfect SpookFest 2023 Summary:

Barden detectives are called to a ranch on the outskirts of town after receiving an anonymous tip about a possible murder that has occurred. Detectives Beca Mitchell and Chloe Beale are assigned the case. It becomes personal for Chloe once certain evidence is discovered.

[zscyber]

Creative Chaos Discord Server 2023 Spookfest FanFic - ‘What Waits in the Coffins’

Summary:

It rests there, waiting for someone to lift the stone lid. It waits to be freed.

My first time posting something in the Zelda fandom! This little drabble is different than what I normally write, but I hope people like it. The prompt was 'waking up in a coffin.'

AO3 Link:

[annakendrick47author]

Will u be participating in SpookFest?

Yes I am! Hopefully I won’t write stories so long that I don’t post the other prompts lol

[todorokies]

༉‧₊˚ ⭑𖦹🕯️⋆ — SPOOKFEST 2023 . . !

filled with guts and horror served with a cherry on top . . . enter if you dare . . !

𖦹 ׂ 𓈒 ⋆ ۪ all of the work listed below will be a mixture of sfw & nsfw content

𖦹 ׂ 𓈒 ⋆ ۪ there is no exact posting schedule . . . just know the start of this personalized event will commence on friday the thirteenth

𖦹 ׂ 𓈒 ⋆ ۪ comment on this post if you’d like a tag in any of the following works below (must interact & reblog or your tag will be removed)

the rules have been established … are you ready for some fun?

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN - choso kamo (nsfw)

choso finds meaning in this hellish world within the confines of your bedroom . . .

CULT CLASSICS - satoru gojo & suguru geto (sfw)

petty arguments arise when your two boyfriends find out you haven’t watched the classics . . .

TEMPERANCE, CHILD - suguru geto (nsfw)

suguru finds himself falling down the hole of insanity once you prove to him just how much power vampires have over humans. . .

CARVING PUMPKINS WITH THE JJK CHARACTERS - headcanons (sfw)

spending some quality time with your s/o while partaking in the traditional fall activity. . .

a/n: i wanted to do a fun mix of kinktober & flufftober !! this is my very first event i hope you all enjoy

reblogs and feedback is extremely appreciated !! <3

[ridiculously-over-obsessed]

VHI 3.4 - SHE AIN'T ME

Rating: T Oneshot Pairings: Bechloe, Staubrey Summary: Emily, sick of the way her curse robs her of her life, decides to take matters into her own hands with disastorous consequences for all Pitch Perfect SpookFest 2023 - Day 5: Came Back Wrong

This is my favourite trope ever I won't lie 😭😭 here's hoping I do it justice 🤡 This is so late, I'm sorry for the delay 😭😭 I'm also not doing Found Footage because I both don't have the time and I'm not really feeling it for VHI, so hopefully another fic on Monday??

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[cheeyathebard]

Pitch Perfect Spookfest 23.5!

[bookaddict24-7]

Reviews of the Week!

Books I’ve read so far in 2023!

Friend me on Goodreads here to follow my more up to date reading journey for the year!

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70. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris--⭐️⭐️⭐️

Re-read May 2023

I agree with the first re-read review I wrote of this book--both that this is a great example of the prejudices that dominated so much back then (and let's be honest, still live on in today's society), and that I hate Bill. He's such a dick.

I love that SOOKEH meets a new friend in this one and that her adventurous life truly begins. There's also more smut than I remember.

I don't have much to say about this one, other than I missed this creative world. Glad I get to re-read these with my friends!

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71. What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My friend read this a while ago, so it was on my radar when I found the audiobook at the library. While it wasn't the best MGLit horror I've read, it was super entertaining.

I wasn't expecting to be genuinely creeped out by anything in this book, but this was such an atmospheric read that you can't help but be completely creeped out. From the mystery, to the ghostly sightings and night time shadows creeping around the corner. Add in the disbelieving adults and you've got a recipe for a great summer spookfest.

One of my favourite things about this book, however, is the love that is shown towards books. Especially because of the MC's aspirations to be a mystery author. There are some pretty great bookish quotes and even a new friend who shares the same love for books as the MC.

I'm curious about a sequel to this book explaining those creepy things living in the woods...

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72. The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The last time I read a Catherine Hernandez book, I thought it was absolutely incredible. I cried and laughed with SCARBOROUGH. When I read the synopsis for THE STORY OF US, I wasn't sure how I felt about the story. I didn't know if it would be one of those books that would have me questioning why I'm reading a story about seemingly...nothing?

But.

But.

I'm so glad I ignored that worry and picked this beautiful and eye-opening book up. Much like with her debut, Hernandez had me laughing, crying, and feeling so many levels of anger.

This was a beautiful and heartbreaking collection of experiences that the MC has throughout her life as a nanny and then a Personal Support Worker. The stories we see and the people we meet through her experiences were a collection of personalities that we might see every day on our commute in the city, or that we might know of in passing or through friends and family. It was such a diverse number of experiences that while one might have had you despairing for the MC's experiences, another might restore a bit of the hope one can't help but have in such a situation.

All of these stories are told by the unlikeliest of narrators, which I think added a special level to the story. Especially in certain moments when the recounting of the past is interrupted by the present-day necessities.

I urge everyone to read this book. It's incredibly eye-opening and a beautiful story about a woman who fights every day to be able to support her family. It's also a jarring reality of what it means to sacrifice yourself in order to make sure your loved ones are taken care of, and the heartbreak that can follow the decisions made along the way.

Be prepared for incredibly fraught relationships, desperate moments full of fear and powerlessness, and heartwarming moments that remind us that even though we are only human, we can have the capacity for the greatest understanding and love.

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73. Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden--⭐️⭐️⭐️

While I've enjoyed this series for the most part, this one was maybe my least favourite one. It was shorter and I think that led to a little less time to fully invest in the story. There were still some creepy moments, but I do wish we had gotten more from this one--especially if this is potentially the last book in the series.

I did appreciate, however, how Arden shows us the mentality of a child who can't help but allow her enemy to help her because she knows it's all part of her survival. One of the things I've liked about this series is how self-sufficient the kids are, but also how their age shows in the actions and choices they make.

There was one particularly heart thudding moment and a pretty good mystery. I just wish this was fleshed out a little more. I am of the belief that even just one hundred more pages would give more depth to these stories!

I do recommend this series, however. Especially for anyone who is craving a more modern GOOSEBUMPS style story, or just a fun creepy adventure that follows a small group of precocious and brave children!

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74. Twisted Games by Ana Huang--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have finally finished this one!!! It has been sitting on my currently reading shelf for months. The end of an era.

First off, I definitely enjoyed this one more than the first book. I loved the chemistry between the characters and how it was a slow build up to it. I remember thinking at one point, "Holy crap, it's been two years?"

Second, I couldn't stop trying to picture Rhys because wow, that man sounded very, very attractive. The size of him, plus that age gap? Yes, please.

Third, this one was a hell of a lot more spicy than book one. And that dirty talk? Jesus, I had to fan myself a few times. It was very...um, entertaining. Especially since I did a good chunk of this book through audiobook. Which brings me to the fact that I wasn't a fan of the voice actor for Bridget--her whispery voice literally made my one ear hurt for a good chunk of the first day I started listening to the audiobook.

And while I loved the story and the spice and chemistry, I'll admit that this book felt LONG. So much happened and while I enjoyed the twists and the outcome, it sometimes felt exhausting to finally reach those points because I knew there was enough time for shit to hit the fan.

I think if you weren't the biggest fan of book one, you might like this one more. It has more of a spark, if I'm completely honest.

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75. Something More by Jackie Khalilieh--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received a copy via the publisher because I was the panel host for an event with the author. This did not affect my review at all.

I first became aware of SOMETHING MORE after one of my favourite YA authors commented on it during one of our interviews. She was raving about it and I immediately wanted to check it out. I watched, even more curious, as this beautiful book got an equally beautiful cover and ARCs finally came out into the world.

Khalilieh's debut follows a fifteen year-old newly diagnosed Autistic girl as she embarks on one of life's greatest challenges: high school. I love seeing her learn to navigate her world as an Autistic character and appreciated how she viewed the world and how different or similar her experiences were to mine at that age.

Jessie, the main character, was a character who had so many layers and honestly, watching her grow and accept who she is was such a highlight of the story. Yes, she's in a love triangle between two boys who both cherish her for different reasons, but I like to think that the heart of this book was Jessie and her growth as a character. I applaud Khalilieh for being so honest and upfront about Jessie and who she is. I am grateful that I was able to read a book that so fully embodied what the experience of a 15 year-old Autistic teenager might be like in the dangerous wild that is high school.

I was immediately captured from the beginning of the book and I genuinely couldn't stop reading until I got to the end where Jessie would, hopefully, pick the boy I was rooting for. I also really enjoyed seeing Jessie's culture and the family dynamics of her home. Her sibling relationships and complex relationship with a father who has a harder time coming to terms with Jessie's diagnosis gave the story an even deeper level and a lot more heart. This isn't just any young adult contemporary novel, this is a map of first experiences, understanding, compassion, and the difficult lessons we sometimes face when we're still growing into the people we will be one day.

If you want a YA novel with heart, diversity, and characters who jump off the page, then I highly recommend this one!!

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Have you read any of these books? Let me know your thoughts!

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Happy reading!

[statichex]

Inktober Day 16: Rabbit+Costume+Angel

Inktober Day 16: This one was a twofer. The official prompt was Angel and Alexandra Sillos' Woodland Spookfest prompt was Rabbit+Costume so I combined them both to create a rabbit in an angel costume. Also let it be known 2023 was the year I finally started understanding cloth I guess all the cloth physics sims in Blender I've been doing recently paid off.

[pitch-perfect-spookfest]

August is coming to a close, the weather is finally starting to cool off, and something wicked this way comes...

PITCH PERFECT SPOOKFEST 2023

COMING SOON.

[massivedrickhead]

ppsf23.3: possesion

Words: 6911

Summary: There's something wrong with Beca...

Notes: Pitch Pefect Spookfest 2023 let's go! I've written one-shots for three of this year's prompts, and I decided to just add them to my collection of one-shots from last year.

Read on AO3

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[bechloeislegit]

I wasn’t sure I was going to post one for today, but here it is.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Pitch Perfect (Movies) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Major Character Death Characters: Fat Amy, Beca Mitchell, Chloe Beale, Aubrey Posen, Emily Junk, Flo Fuentes, Jessica Smith, Ashley Jones, Cynthia-Rose Adams Additional Tags: PPSF23.5 Series: Part 5 of Pitch Perfect SpookFest 2023

[whatsonmedia]

Thursday Thrill: UK's Hottest Halloween Events Await!

Hauntingly Hot Events: UK's Most Spooktacular Halloween Experiences Await! Get ready to paint the town eerie with thrilling dance floors, spine-tingling spookfests, and family-friendly fiestas. Join the fun at these hair-raising events across the UK! Cream Halloween Special 28 Oct The spirit of Cream returns to Liverpool for a Halloween like no other.  This time hosting this ghoulish celebration at a brand-new event in the city’s Grand Central Hall, with one dam fine massive dance music which is sure to entice a crowd to show out for their best dance off. Tonight is going to be a very special night right in the heart of this iconic city which Cream calls it home. Featuring a wealth of DJs bringing their A-Game sets Sam Divine, Low Steppa, GW Harrison, Amelia Preston, and Lucia Cors. Having recently gone through a multi-million-pound refurbishment The Grand Central venue is a big impressive venue theatre-type vibe setting making it one of the hottest clubbing spaces in Liverpool to host Creams Halloween Special Let’s not forget the impressive sound and lighting set up. Tonight, dance music lovers of the Cream brand no there in for the best night out, expect a packed-out dance floor with beating heart of clubbers from all over the UK. Tickets and more info www.cream.co.uk/halloween A Weird & Wonderful Halloween 2023 28 Oct Birmingham is gonna get its best scarecrow on this weekend hosting at one of Midlands newest and biggest venues that the city has to offer.  XOYO is bringing in the begun promoters, Weird Science, Hospitality & Jungle Cakes for a guaranteed sell-out up for it crowd.  Fancy dress is optional but be prepared to get hot and sweaty on a packed-out dancefloor across 3 rooms.  This is where your Halloween weekend begins with a fierce DJ Royalty line-up that’s off the dance floor stratosphere which includes P Money, Ed Solo, Roni Size, Metrik, Benny Page, Dj Marky, Whiney, Dynamite Mc, Navigator, Mampi Swift, David Boomah, Mc Busta, Frenetic, Lfm, P Money & Whiney Tickets and more info www.xoyobirmingham.co.uk Halloween WHP 28 Oct A disused railway depot abandoned since 1960, is being transformed into a one-of-a-kind multi-facetted venue, marking a huge milestone for the city’s culture scene and simultaneously creating a cavernous new setting for The Warehouse Project to call home located directly facing Picadilly Train Station.  Since its inception the WHP has been hosting some of the UKs biggest sell out party featuring line-ups of globetrotting DJs that are the who’s who from the dance music industry.  This weekend is going to be another sell out event as the UK celebrates one of its spookest weekends of the year.  Getting dressed up in the best halloween attire for one hella of a spooktacular nine-hour danceathon which features dance music royalty. Annie Mac, Denis Sulta, Skream, Hannah Laing, Sarah Story, CC: DISCO!, Junior Simba, Meg Ward, Jordan Villa, Chaos In The CBD, Dan Shake, Dusky, Mark Blair Effy, Storm Mollison, Joe Motion, Jimmy Turnbull Tickets and more info www.thewarehouseproject.com WestFest Halloween Home of Rave 28 Oct One of the biggest Halloween indoor raves is taking place at The Bath and West Showground this weekend. West Fest is all about its 5000 ravers making sure this event fills all the expectations. Now the event is starting in the day making this a marathon dance music party to be at for the ravers who love an all dayer-nighter. Ravers’ festival seasons isn’t over yet!   With 5 massive arenas including the legendary Main Arena, One Nation Drum & Bass, Hardcore Heaven with the best in Hardcore & Hardstyle, Rumble in the Jungle and Funkagenda hosting the VIP. For those that like to level it up VIP's are getting treated to exclusive access to the Main Arena balcony and all the usual thrills priority entry and the usual VIP area with toilets and of course, the fire pit.   WestFest is one of the biggest northern raves taking place over the Halloween weekend bringing one of the biggest line-up of DJs incluidng Skepsis, Hedex, Bou, Eksman, Flava D, TURNO, SASASAS, Inja, Pola & Bryson, Kings of the Rollers, Gardna, TNA, DREPS, MHITR, Blive24, Logan D, Sub Zero, Majistrate, Nicky Blackmarket, DJ Hazard, Original Sin, Harry Shotta, BassLayerz, Andy Whitby, Kutski, Hixxy, Joey Riot, MC Whizzkid plus many more Tickets and more info www.westfest.co.uk     Alton Towers Scarefest 27 - 31 Oct If you’re up for something different this Halloween weekend, Alton Towers in Staffordshire hosts its annual Scarefest. It’s something for all the family.  Go for one day or book into the resort for a weekend away. It’s a full-on Halloween experience which is not to be missed for lovers of this spooky time of year. As the nights get longer, Scarefest beckons. On October’s spookiest dates, tiptoe into Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of creepy scares and shocks as its award-winning Scarefest returns for 2023 with live entertainment for all ages and our award-winning spooktacular scare experiences for the bravest of souls.  Open until 9pm each day daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness including Wicker Man and The Smiler! Dare you take on our world-class thrill rides in the dark? Will you hurtle towards a six-stored high Wicker Man effigy as it spectacularly bursts into flames? Maybe fly through the night sky on Galactica; or dive into Oblivion in the pitch black! Master the theme park at night, on over 40 rides and attractions this Scarefest season! Tickets and more info www.altontowers.com Read the full article

[pitch-perfect-spookfest]

Hello Spookateers!!! We're so excited to be launching Pitch Perfect SpookFest for 2023, and whilst we're still a week out from the official launch date, we thought we'd give you a look at our timeline for our favourite spooky event of the year!!

11/9 to 17/9 - Prompt Submissions 18/9 to 24/9 - Prompt Voting 25/9 - Prompts Released 24/10 to 31/10 - Pitch Perfect SpookFest 2023

More information on what kind of prompts we're looking for as well as rules for submissions and the like will be available on the 11th, until then get your spooky little fingers ready to start creating 🎃😈🧡