[Oops, All Haunted]

Nightmare Assignment Document

Dreamweaver Bureau of Nightmares and Dreams (DBND)

Subject Name: Lila Moonshade

Species: Fox-Axolotl Hybrid (Nightmare-In-Training)

Nightmare Classification: Whimsy-Class Beginner

Assignment Number: N-101-Trainee

Assignment Details

Target Profile:

• Emotional State: Unspecified. Assumed to be unsuspecting and moderately easy to spook.

• Prior Exposure to Hauntings: None, or they’d know better than to sleep with an arm dangling off the bed.

Objective:

• Instill discomfort and unease using basic under-the-bed techniques.

• Practice consistent spooky presence while building personal confidence.

• Do not overdo the whimsy—remember, you’re a nightmare, not a birthday party clown.

Techniques for Lila Moonshade

• Soft Startle Effects: Scraping noises, whispered threats, or glowing eyes beneath the bed. Nothing too flashy—leave the pyrotechnics to seasoned nightmares.

• Vocalization Practice: Work on delivering a proper spooky tone. Stammering, giggling, or apologizing mid-threat is unacceptable.

• Emotional Projection: Suppress personal insecurities. Your target should fear you, not pity you.

What NOT to Do

• Stop Trying to Be Cute: This is a nightmare assignment, not a fluffy romantic daydream. The DBND doesn’t grade on charm.

• Avoid Over-Apologizing: If you scare them, good. If you don’t, try harder. Apologies are not part of the job description.

• No Snacks on Duty: Eating candy during a haunt is unprofessional. Crinkling wrappers are a rookie mistake.

Supervisor Notes

Grimwald the Shadow Roar:

“Lila, I assigned this haunt to you because it’s simple. If you mess this up, that’s on you. Stay under the bed, stick to the plan, and stop leaving ‘sorry’ notes in candy wrappers. You’re a nightmare, not a consolation prize.”

Evaluation Criteria

• Effectiveness: Did the target feel spooked, unsettled, or at least slightly alarmed?

• Professionalism: Did you maintain control of the haunt? (Hint: stammering is not control.)

• Personal Growth: Did you successfully frighten someone without apologizing afterward?

Final Notes

Lila, you have the potential to grow into a decent nightmare. But if you can’t embrace the spooky side, you’ll stay stuck in the trainee level forever. Do