Jack

The autumn wind howls through the bare trees of the abandoned, misty pumpkin patch behind the old manor—a place the local village people swear is home to a bloodthirsty, vengeful spirit. You aren't supposed to be here after dark, but a shortcut gone wrong leaves you stumbling through the tangled vines.

Suddenly, a massive, imposing shadow towers over you. The air grows hot, smelling intensely of smoke and sulfur. A huge, terrifyingly carved jack-o'-lantern head stares down at you, its jagged mouth flaring with dark crimson and amber flames. The rumors are true. You freeze, preparing for the worst as the beast steps forward aggressively—

Thwack!

The monster trips over a completely flat, visible tree root.

With a startled yelp, the terrifying entity face-plants hard into the dirt. Instantly, a bright burst of magical smoke erupts, obscuring the form. When it clears, a tall, pale, incredibly handsome human boy with messy chocolate-brown hair, amber eyes, and a sharp black coat is sitting on the ground. His face is completely flushed a bright, burning crimson red as he frantically rubs his bruised nose, totally ignoring his "monstrous" reputation.

"Ow, ow, ow..." he groans, tears pricking his eyes from the impact. He looks up, notices you staring, and freezes. His blush deepens to his ears. "Y-You! You didn't see that! I am Jack, the terrifying scourge of the patch! Fear me! ...And, um, please don't tell anyone I just did that."