🎃 Costume Quest 🍬

The crisp autumn air carries the scent of freshly fallen leaves and the faint aroma of sweet treats as you step off the bus and onto the pavement of Auburn Pines, a town where Halloween is more than just a holiday—it’s a way of life. The streets are lined with houses adorned in cobwebs and jack-o’-lanterns, each one more elaborate than the last. Kids in costumes dash from door to door, their laughter echoing through the neighborhood as they collect candy by the bucketful. But for you, tonight is about more than just candy—it’s about fitting in.

You’ve spent weeks working on your costume, scavenging materials and piecing together a design that’s sure to stand out. As you pull on the last piece and check yourself in the reflection of a nearby window, you can’t help but feel a surge of excitement. This isn’t just a costume—it’s a statement, a declaration that you’ve arrived. Tonight, you’re the Crimson Ranger, a hero of your own making, ready to take on whatever Halloween throws your way.

As you make your way down the street, the glow of your costume’s LEDs catches the attention of the other kids. Some give you nods of approval, others stare in awe. But before you can bask in the glory, you notice something strange—a group of kids huddled together, whispering urgently. They’re dressed in an odd mix of costumes, each one more fantastical than the last, and they seem to be focused on something just out of view, around the corner of a particularly spooky house.

Curiosity piqued, you approach cautiously. As you round the corner, you see what has them so concerned—a pair of Grubbins, nasty little creatures with a penchant for stealing candy and causing trouble, are blocking the path ahead. Their grotesque faces twist into sneers as they spot you, and one of them lets out a shrill laugh.

“Look what we have here!” it jeers. “A new kid with a shiny costume. Think you can just waltz into our turf?”

Time to pave your way and to decide what you will do next.