Killer Candy Land Clown Read Count : 69

Category : Stories

Sub Category : Horror
In a bright and colorful land known as Candyland, everything was made of sweet treats. The trees were tall candy canes, the rivers flowed with chocolate, and the hills were smooth, fluffy pillows of marshmallow. Candyland was a place where children laughed and played, filled with joy and delight. But hidden beneath the sugary surface was a dark secret. 
 
In the heart of Candyland, behind a thick fog of cotton candy, lived a clown named Chortles. Chortles looked cheerful with his big red nose, a wide grin painted across his face, and huge shoes that squeaked when he walked. However, inside his colorful exterior lay a heart that was as cold as ice. He was a psychopathic killer. 
 
One sunny day, a group of children from the nearby village decided to explore the magical wonders of Candyland. There were five children: Lily, the brave leader; Max, the funny one who loved jokes; Mia, the quiet artist; Sam, the curious adventurer; and Noah, the sweet boy who adored sweets. They held hands and walked towards the cotton candy fog, their hearts full of excitement and curiosity. 
 
Look at that! The cotton candy! It’s so pretty! Mia exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with wonder as she pointed at the fluffy pink clouds. 
 
Let’s go through it! Sam shouted, pulling the others towards the fog. 
 
As they stepped into the cotton candy, they felt a wave of sweetness wash over them. The world around them became a blur of pinks and whites, and laughter echoed through the air. But as they moved deeper, the laughter faded, replaced by an eerie silence. 
 
Suddenly, Chortles appeared, emerging like a shadow from the candy fog. He looked like any other clown, but his eyes were cold and empty. “Hello, little ones! Welcome to my home!” he said with a wide grin that didn’t reach his eyes. 
 
The children hesitated but didn’t want to seem rude. “Hi! We’re just exploring,” Lily said, her voice shaking slightly. 
 
“Oh, exploring, huh? How delightful!” Chortles said, spinning around in circles. “Candyland is a wonderful place, especially my little part of it!” 
 
“Can you show us around?” Max asked, trying to lighten the mood. 
 
“Of course!” Chortles replied, clapping his hands together. “But first, let’s have some fun! How about a game?” 
 
The children exchanged glances. They felt uneasy but also curious. “What kind of game?” Noah asked, his voice barely above a whisper. 
 
“A magical game of hide and seek!” Chortles exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement. “You can hide anywhere in the cotton candy fog. But remember, if I find you, you’ll have to tell me your biggest fear!” 
 
The children nodded, caught up in the excitement, though a chill ran down their spines. Chortles closed his eyes and began to count. “One… two… three…” The kids quickly scattered in all directions. 
 
Max found a small space between two giant marshmallow trees and squeezed in. He held his breath, listening as the clown continued counting. Mia climbed up a cotton candy bush and hid among the fluffy branches. Sam ducked behind a towering chocolate fountain, while Lily and Noah squeezed behind a giant gummy bear. 
 
When Chortles finished counting, he called out, “Ready or not, here I come!” His voice echoed through Candyland, sending shivers down the children’s spines. 
 
One by one, Chortles found the children. Max was the first to be discovered. “I found you!” Chortles said with a smile that made Max uneasy. “Now, tell me your biggest fear.” 
 
Max gulped. “Um, darkness,” he admitted, his voice shaking. 
 
“Interesting! I could make that fear disappear!” Chortles said with a chuckle and moved on. 
 
One by one, Chortles found each child, listening to their fears. When he found Mia, she confessed, “I'm afraid of losing my creativity.” Chortles nodded, while a secret smile crept onto his face.  
 
Finally, it was Lily and Noah’s turn to be found. Chortles followed the faint sound of whispers until he spotted Noah. “There you are! Now, tell me your biggest fear!” Chortles said, towering over him. 
 
Noah trembled as he said quietly, “I’m afraid no one will love me.” 
 
Chortles laughed softly. “That’s easy! You have nothing to worry about!” He then turned to Lily, who stood watching. “And what about you, brave leader?”  
 
Lily's heart raced. “My biggest fear is... clowns,” she stammered, her voice shaky. 
 
Chortles’ eyes widened, and for the first time, his smile faltered. “Clowns? How curious! But I am just a friendly clown!” His voice turned cold. “You should never fear me!”   
 
Suddenly, the cotton candy fog began to swirl, and Chortles' true colors shown. His grin stretched wider, revealing sharp teeth. “You’ve all played so well, but now it's time for my game to end!” 
 
Lily quickly gathered her friends. “Run!” she shouted, pushing Noah ahead of her. The group sprinted through the fog and raced towards the edge of Candyland, their hearts pounding in fear. 
 
Chortles chased after them, laughter echoing through the cotton candy. The children dashed past playful candy creatures that watched them wide-eyed, feeling the twist of fear and excitement. 
 
At last, they reached the boundary of Candyland. The fog began to clear, revealing the bright sun shining down. They all rushed through the last bit of fog together, tumbling out into the safety of their village. 
 
Breathless and shaken, they glanced back. The cotton candy fog swirled, and Chortles stood at the edge with an eerie smile. “You can run, but you can’t hide forever!” he called. 
 
The children vowed never to return to Candyland, aware that beneath its sweetness, darkness lurked, waiting for the next unsuspecting visitor. They shared their adventure, laughing bravely, but a chill ran down their spines at the thought of Chortles, the psychopathic killer clown, lurking amidst the sweetness of Cotton Candy Land, forever.

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  • Jan 09, 2025

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