THE DEATH of CYRUS COAL
THE FOUNDER of HORROR LAND

Cyrus sat on the bench, staring at the panicking parents. He didn't want to believe that his act of kindness had again turned into a curse.

The remaining parents surrounded him again. They were filled with a murderous rage, wanting only vengeance for their missing children. Cyrus pleaded with them, insisting he had nothing but good intentions and that he would find their children. For the last time, they did not believe him.

One of the fathers picked up the scythe that had been in the pumpkin patch.  The rest of the fathers held down Cyrus, as the man proceeded to cut off his head. It rolled onto the bench beside Cyrus' body, which still remained seated, as if alive.

As a final act of cruelty, the parents picked up a giant jack o' lantern and shoved it on top of the body, giving it a new head.

The parents grew quiet and marched towards the exit. As each one left, they said a letter, and the sign above entrance changed...

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