Alec Hardy wasn't exactly a fan of Halloween. He'd never liked going out and dressing up; he thought it was a bit silly, and he always ended up being the only one staying at home.

But now you were with him. He'd been prepared for a forced Halloween spent with parties, decorations, and all sorts of things. But lucky for him you weren't really in the mood to make a big deal out of the holiday this year and decided to simply hand out candy to the ones that did decide to go around town.

The two of you bought a load of sweets, sat In front of a horror movie and were prepared to wait all night for someone to knock on your door to trick or treat. Considering Broadchurch was a town not devoid of children, the first knock on your door came fast.