The Other Characters as Monsters/Mythical Creatures
Since you guys wanted part 2 here it is!!!! And yes I added my CBAB oc cuz she’s the shopkeeper’s love. And here’s what they are as monsters/mythical creatures
Something's Off, Arc 1, Chapter 1: New Place — literature by HorrorComedyFan on DeviantArt. A young man moves to a new town and documents it
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Inspired by the AU of @sixfinn (gh0stly_cherrie on X). Check it out, it's very good.
What you are about to view is a collection of videos from YouTube and SD cards recovered from the town of Smiling Valley.
The man in question is Zack Lombardi. Last contact with him occured on the 18th of September before he vanished without trace.
Viewer discretion is advised.
[The camera shows a young man in his mid to late 20s, smiling enthusiastically into the camera. He had strawberry blond hair, light stubble on his chin. From what the camera can see, he's wearing a blue plaid flannel shirt and is standing next to his blue sedan]
Zack: What is up, guys! Zack here! So sorry about the lack of uploads recently, I really should've warned you. But I've recently moved out of my apartment and I managed to actually get myself a house! And for like, 50 grand at most! *Chuckles* Yeah, in this economy, that's a steal! Anyway, I'm about to leave. Got everything packed up *briefly shows the boxes in the back of his car* and I'm about to take you with me.
[He climbs into his car and drives off. The camera perspective switches to the dash cam. What follows is a spliced up video showing him driving away from his old apartment building, down the street. We can see passing building and cars. It then cuts to him passing the 'You are now leaving Playville' sign]
Zack: There is it, guys. This is it. We're starting off fresh.
[It cuts between various takes, highlighting his favorite moments. It then cuts to the other dash cam facing him as he's blasting metal music, lip syncing, and making ridiculous faces]
Zack, lip-syncing: Faster! Wilder! We come alive under fire!
[It then shows up him passing a field with a heard of goats grazing. Zack screams at the top of his lungs before laughing as they all faint]
Zack, suppressing laughter: I didn't think that were all fainting goats!
[We then see Zack has parked his car in a gas station. He enters his car with two large bags of snacks]
Zack: I always do this. Why am I like this?!
[It's back to him driving and lip-syncing again]
Zack: Daisy dukes, bikinis on top
[By the time he passes the sign reading 'Welcome Smiling Valley', it's the sun is beginning to set]
Zack: UGH! It's been hours!
[It then cuts to Zack pulling up to his new two story, red-shingled house. We cut to Zack's personal camera as he steps out of his car and slams the door shut]
Zack: *sighs heavily* Finally! Home sweet home! Here it is, guys. It's looking pretty sweet already!
Voice: Hi, there!
[Startled, Zack turns around and the camera shows an orange dog critter, smiling wide, tail wagging, and waving enthusiastically]
Zack: Who the hell are you?!
DogDay: Sorry. *Chuckles* I'm DogDay! You must be the new guy that's moving in!
Zack: Oh... Y-yeah! Yeah, I am! I'm Zack. Oh, [censored]. Is it okay if I film you? And How did you know I'm the one moving here?
DogDay: Not a worry. Hello to whoever's watching this! And to answer your question, I'm something of an unofficial welcoming committee head, if you know what I mean.
Zack: Oh, sweet.
DogDay: [Sees the boxes] You need help unpacking?
Zack: I don't wanna bother you.
DogDay: No, no. I insist.
Zack: Uh... Okay? Cool. Thanks.
[The camera cuts and Zack and DogDay are shown placing the last of the former's stuff on the floor]
Zack: I still can't believe I was able to get this place for so cheap.
DogDay: Count yourself lucky, pal.
Zack: I suppose I better get to unpacking now. Thanks for the help, DogDay.
DogDay: Anytime. I can tell already you're gonna be here for a long time.
[Zack and DogDay dap each other up that turns into a handshake]
Zack, groaning and clutching his hand: Man, you're stronger than you look.
DogDay: *laughs* I get that a lot. I really got watch myself. Well, I'll see you around, Zack!
[DogDay leaves. Zack then picks up his camera and hold it up to his face]
Zack: Well, looks like I just made my first friend here. That's gonna be all for now, gang. I gotta start un packing, but I'll have some new videos for you as soon as I can. But until then, stay safe.
I made a playlist for the Monster AU and it's great but fuck me if going from rave-esque music to O Children by Nick Cave doesn't kick my teeth in every time it happens.
