Ask Spooky Fox

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself... and me." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WARNING: This blog is rated PG-13 for language, violence, and "jump scares" gifs. Scroll at your risk~

[askspookyfox]

Is it just me or is it always coldest in November?

Sweet dreams, Princess.

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[askspookyfox]

I think... I'm finally ready.

As I'm wrapping up my time here with you, I've gotten some good suggestions about a gift for October. All ideas were 'preciated! Feel free to keep suggesting things as I head out soon. Even if you don't, I hope to still see you back here next year (if I can muster up the courage to do so, hahh -sweating profusely-). Thanks for everything, it's been... a journey lmao. Y'all have a good year, make sure you have something to share with October when you come back, yeah?

[askspookyfox]

How's it feel getting so much attention from us lingering spirits after so many years? Social meter overloaded?

I ain't gonna lie, it really did threw me for a loop. As a creature that's been constantly on the move, spreading terror and feeding on the fear it follows, it doesn't make a lot of uhh... friendly company, lmao. I've watched technology develop since the beginning of it's conception and how it has changed society in the last decade alone... well... when I decided to do what October was doing all those years ago, this is the first time that I've been so swarmed with attention like this (came for an ass-kicking for what I did to October, stayed for the entertainment~). Social media is a different kind of beast and really makes me feel my age!

Definitely will be taking the year to recharge, hah!

[askspookyfox]

Do you protect Octobers lantern at all? Ever have to scare random wanderers away that were getting too close?

Pfft, naaaah. One thing you should know is that October never need protection. Before we met, her lantern in the off-season was untouched for literally few hundreds of years and it will continue to do so without me around.

October explained it to me once about how it's been safe all this time but the gist is... uh... ✨magic✨ There's something about that spot of the forest that... uh... I guess, just redirects people without them knowing to avoid them stumbling into the area or make them overlook a rusty old lantern. I mean... the veil between the mortal world and the spirit world is the thinnest every single October in this place, thus bringing about all kinds of spirits, even from all over the world, so... It wouldn't be too far of a reach to assume that there's some kind of power year-round too.

I dunno, October can probably explain it better than me. Maybe her favorite stump has magic wifi or something lmao. Wouldn't be the weirdest thing that happens!

[askspookyfox]

Hey so I have a quick question for the blog owner. If Spook is supposedly the embodiment of fear, would it be appropriate to speculate that they haven't reached their full potential? Cause like, aspects can't really -die-, only their physical forms can be destroyed, but they'll eventually reform, so long as what they embody remains. So like, if Spook was really scared of possibly dying when Death did his thing, could that mean they aren't fully aware of what they're capable of? I know they have had a Long time to figure it out, but it kinda seems like a Freeza situation, where they are inherently very powerful, so they never really had a need to figure out what they can and can't do. Of course, this is all just speculation based on general knowledge of how aspects work. I could be Horribly wrong, given I don't know a lot about how you've built up your world and the rules within.

Mod Mutt: You're welcome to come up with whatever theories you like! I enjoy seeing people talk about their ideas and what clues they're picking up as the time goes on. It's one of my favorite part about the blog! I just can't always confirm or deny as I want Spook himself to tell his story, so I gotta be vague. I don't want to accidentally spoil some details since there are big plans in the future... 👀

However, what I can confirm for you is that Spook has never 'died'- Spook knows it is possible but as he said, it's very very hard. That's why he was so shooketh when Death gave him a taste. So, have he tapped out his potential because he never needed to explore further than what he knows? Maybe.

Because I'm feeling a little generous, I want to also say this: it's true that Spook is the embodiment of fear, that's what sustains his life, but that does not mean that fear created him. Let's just say that he doesn't always speak in full truths. After all, he keeps labeling himself the "fox of fear" but yet, he has shown over the years in the blog that he has multiple forms that are not illusions... ;3

[askspookyfox]

Spook, I feel like you already know this, but the truth of the matter is, there likely isn't a material -thing- you can get for October that is going to smooth things over.. The answer lies within You. Until you can gain some better level of control over the nature of your being, until you can show that you've learned and take steps to make sure something like this and the encounter with Death will never happen again, there is likely little else that will help mend your friendship.

Gasp! Whoa!! This is brand new information!!!! 8U

Sarcasm aside, of course I know that. I wasn't looking for something that would act as a magical fix-all gift that would swoon October into forgiving me and we ride off into the sunset together. However, from what I understand, a small thoughtful gift is a great way to show the other person that you're thinking of them and that you would be available to talk when they're ready. I ain't about to show my face at the strike of midnight on October 1st of 2026 and expect her to want my face to be the first thing she sees when she emerges from the lantern. 😒

Also... I've gotten a few asks about my 'control' over my abilities, as if it's something that just happens automatically and I'm helpless to it. Y'all... My "nature" has nothing to do with it. Out of anger, I purposefully triggered October's fear with the intent to see for myself what scares her, thinking it'd be something funny. However, I was unprepared just how terrified she was and the greater the fear is, the harder it is to break free from it.

Let me try painting a picture for ya. Once I activate my ability, I put us in a room that has no windows and only one door, that can only be opened by me. The stronger your fear is, the bigger the lock on the door gets. Which means I am taking a risk every single time when I feed and I can't guarantee that it'll be a good experience- for both the victim and myself. What happened that night, October's fear felt akin to an intense PTSD response and turned the door into an impenetrable bank vault door. Neither of us could get out and believe me, I wanted it to stop as much as she did.

Let me be clear, that is a metaphor and not what happens literally, but hopefully you get it now.

[askspookyfox]

Spookyyyy you look terribly tired- understandably so, but it's impossible to stay mad at you like this! Makes one want to shower you in pomegranates and cuddles and head pats and the softest pillows or plushies or whatever

Uhh... thanks but no thanks. I'm not a pampered cuddly lap-fox type. 😬

[askspookyfox]

You just lost your girl AND got humbled... You need a vacation.

Man, tell me about it. 💀

[askspookyfox]

I realize there's no proper way to make amends until next year at this point but, maybe you could leave a little token or something at the stump next to the lantern so October sees it when she requires?

I'd suggest flowers or maybe apples but I think they'd all be rotted away by next year.

Huh... Ya know what... That's not a bad idea. Apples are definitely waaaay overdone and I doubt that I can guess what October's favorite flowers are. For as long as I live, I share the gift of fear and relived trauma... As y'all have seen this year. 😅Needless to say, I don't have much experience with the other end of the spectrum, so I don't really know what are the nice stuff that people give to each other... And it's not just anybody, this is October we're talking about, our favorite Halloween princess! What can I even offer her?

Hm, for once... I could use your help. Got any suggestions? Thankfully I got a whole-ass year to find something worthy for her! But for now, better make 'em ideas good.

[askspookyfox]

Hey Spook, nice to meet you. So you knew few previous fall foxes, right? Your relationship with the previous fall fox in the desert didn't end well, and its obvious you don't want a reoccurrence. So I guess the question is, what DO you want?

Why does everybody think that I have some sort of ulterior motive like I'm some kind of a super villain? ಠ_ಠ It ain't that deep y'all, I just wanna live.

'Cuz you know what I like to say... That life's a party~

[askspookyfox]

Real talk, Spook, if I may, why are you so hung up on Carter? You say he means nothing to you, yet that hasn't stopped you from glaring daggers at the guy from a distance. And honestly, so what if October may or may not hold a candle for him? What's it to you? She's her own person; she's allowed to be friends with whoever she wants. And then the whole "feeding off his fear" bit happened, which led to this whole thing... Was proving a point really more important to you than swallowing your pride and letting it be?

While I never wanted the domino effect that spiraled out of control to happen, I still don't regret scaring the guy. Y'all saw what he was afraid of! That ain't a big enough of a red flag for ya?!

Okay, okay, real talk. There's no getting around it, Carter and October had history. There's nothing I can do about that, whatever happens in the past is in the past. Hell, I don't even hold that against Carter. In fact, I don't give a shit what kind of friends October wants to have- like you said, she is her own fox and it's her life. However, it IS annoying to see how much October fawns over Carter and the lengths she'll go for him- if he tells her to jump, she'll ask "how high?".

She's a powerful spirit guide with all of you spirits keeping her company, the self-proclaimed Halloween princess, she faced off with those reaper wolves, hell she even walks with Death! So what is it about a plain human that captivates her interest for so long? What does she get out of this- what does he even offer her? She already knew they could never be, that she would live long enough to watch him grow old and die without her. She's been very vocal about her awareness, but yet... here we are.

And ugh... Carter is so fucking boring. Much like October is allowed to have whatever kind of people to be friends with, I'm also allowed to dislike people too.

[askspookyfox]

Now now Spook, you just experienced first hand what your pride and anger can bring down upon yourself. Sure, the mortals that are hovering around here aren't comparable to literal Death, but they are formless, and mainly use words. They can't feel fear, and they can still try to deal emotional damage.

Oh, oh no!! Not emotional damage!! Not that!! D:

C'mon, be for real. Here's a little tip- if you wanna hurt someone where it counts, you might wanna know some deep personal things first.

[askspookyfox]

Also, for the record, I'm glad you're not dead.

...Thanks?

[askspookyfox]

Some spirits might get some satisfaction out of being snarky, but unless you've figured out a way to time travel (and believe me, that one is a headache), I suspect I'm safe in assuming that October isn't that other fox you knew.

With that in mind, my question is this:

What's more important to you--staying right, or staying friends?

It doesn't matter if I'm right or if I'm wrong, because at the end of the day, it's still a lose-lose situation for me. During our lively discussion, October and I both said shitty things but... ultimately, she was right, ya know? I can't deny that there are things that October, and you, still don't know about me. Things that I am intentionally hiding. Things that I know would end our friendship. I'd say that I'm sorry but I'd be lying. I learned that lesson a long time ago and I ain't so eager to go through that shit again.

Why do you think I like talking so vaguely? ...Besides the fact that I am an asshole, lmao.

[askspookyfox]

I forgive you and am sure that a lot of other spirits do too now that we know that you never knew it would cause October so much pain and that once it started you couldnt stop. Neither of you deserve to feel this way and I hope you'll be okay. In case you won't be able to see eachother before the month ends I'm sure some spirits wouldn't mind passing a message to her if you wanted her to hear anything before she leaves

Obviously it's too late for that now and it's nice of ya to offer to pass a message along, but even a dumbass like me knows to not cross that line. It's too soon and I wasn't about to send her off with more stress. I mean, I forced October to experience her worst fear and exposed it all to you- not only was it horrifying for her... that shit must have also felt humiliating. That's... uhh... yeah, I don't think anything I could say in the moment woulda helped anything.

[askspookyfox]

I might of sent this already I can’t remember. But I wanted to thank you and October for a fun month despite everything. you make it more enjoyable then it usually was. I hope you take time to enjoy what little time is left. Till next October!

Well, that's a first. Didn't think our audience appreciated me much this year, hah. But, genuinely... thanks. While the month didn't end on a good note, it was still pretty cool to chat and I can see why October enjoys doing it. I don't like to get sappy, so you didn't hear it from me- but all of you, fellow sinners, make every year fun. Thanks for always coming back, either for me or for October.

[askspookyfox]

What do you got going on during the year? Us spirits have only ever seen you during October, or hardly at all. Do you just sit at the graveyard? Visit that long tongue Hyena?

Oh please, my life is not THAT depressing!! Nah, while I do call the graveyard my homebase during the month of October, I'm not tied to one place. I leave the forest for the year and travel the world. I have a very diverse taste!

Let me be clear, under no circumstances do I have any interest with interacting with that empty-headed freak of nature. 😒 But, even if I wanted to (and trust, I do not), Sinister Sin is similar to October as he also does not exist year-round and his body returns to the pumpkin field at the end of the Fall season.

Which is honestly his best feature. He should utilize that ability sooner.