Nerissa’s Halloween Surprise! | October Monthly Fanart 2024 Winner 1st Place

It was a crisp autumn evening, the perfect time for a Halloween party. Nerissa Ravencroft, dressed in her sultry witch costume, strolled through the dense mist that clung to the cemetery. She glanced down at her phone, eyebrows furrowed as she reread the message from her Holo Advent teammates.

"Meet at the cemetery for some Halloween fun! Don’t be late~"

It sounded like a quirky idea, but as Nerissa glanced around at the shadowy gravestones and eerie jack-o’-lanterns, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Her heels clicked on the cobblestones as she clutched her staff tightly. The playful sound of wind chimes and distant hoots of an owl filled the air, yet something felt… off.

Suddenly, a faint giggle echoed from behind a tombstone. Nerissa froze. “H-Hello?” she called, trying to steady her voice. “Is someone there? Advent, if this is a prank, it’s not funny!”

The giggle grew louder, joined by more high-pitched chuckles. Then, from the shadows emerged a chubby ghost, her translucent form glowing faintly blue. The ghost floated closer, tilting her head innocently.

“Boo~,” the ghost whispered mischievously, sending a chill down Nerissa’s spine.

Before Nerissa could react, the ghost rushed forward, wrapping her wispy arms around Nerissa. "You’ll make such a lovely decoration!" the ghost squealed. Before Nerissa could process the words, the ghost puckered her lips and gave Nerissa an ethereal kiss. A cool sensation filled Nerissa’s mouth, and suddenly, a gush of air surged into her.

“MMMPH?! MMMNNFFH!!” Nerissa’s muffled protests were drowned out as her cheeks puffed out and her body began to inflate. Her flat stomach swelled outward, stretching her tight witch costume. Her chest expanded like rising balloons, lifting her top to its limits, and her hips rounded out, straining her skirt.

The ghost, delighted with her work, giggled again. “Not enough!” she chimed. She beckoned to a group of smaller ghosts who hovered nearby. “Help me fill her up!”

The little ghosts darted forward, merging into Nerissa’s expanding body. With each ghost that entered, Nerissa’s form swelled further. Her legs began to merge into the growing sphere of her body, her arms becoming stubbier as they were absorbed into the round mass. Her once-dignified witch hat perched awkwardly on her ballooning head.

“MMMFFHHH!! HHHRMPHH!!” Nerissa’s muffled cries of confusion and panic echoed as her puffed cheeks stretched even more. Her voice was drowned out by the sound of stretching fabric and creaking leather. Her glowing body cast an eerie light across the graveyard.

By the time the inflation stopped, Nerissa was an enormous, glowing blimp, her witch outfit stretched comically over her massive form. Her puffed cheeks and panicked expression were the only features visible amidst her ballooned body.

As the ghosts admired their work, they began to float her toward the cemetery gates. “Perfect!” the chubby ghost declared. “The humans will love our new centerpiece for their Halloween party!”

Meanwhile…

The rest of Holo Advent arrived at the cemetery, ready for the party. Shiori Novella, adorned in her eccentric gothic attire, was the first to spot the glowing, massive witch-shaped balloon hovering near the gates.

“Wow, they really went all out with the decorations this year!” Shiori exclaimed, pointing at Nerissa’s inflated form.

Bijou tilted her head, noticing the outfit. “Hmm... isn’t that the same costume Nerissa posted in our group chat? The detail’s uncanny.”

Fuwawa and Mococo, the bubbly twin duo of Holo Advent, gasped in unison. “Ohhh, it’s soooo cute!” Fuwawa gushed, wagging her imaginary tail. “The big round body, the glowing effect—it’s perfect for Halloween!”

“Looks squishy too!” Mococo added, her voice brimming with excitement. “I kinda want to hug it!”

The group laughed, completely oblivious to the muffled cries and flailing eyes of their friend trapped within the “decoration.” They circled around Nerissa, commenting on how lifelike the display was. Fuwawa gave a playful pat to Nerissa’s side, sending a ripple through the blimp as Nerissa groaned a muffled “MMMPHHHH!!” in frustration.

As the Halloween festivities carried on, Nerissa was left helpless, floating above the party like a glowing beacon. Her teammates danced and celebrated beneath her, never once realizing she was more than just a decoration. The ghosts watched gleefully from the shadows, proud of their handiwork.

Inside her ballooned body, Nerissa sighed in resignation. "This is NOT how I planned to spend Halloween..." she thought, her cheeks puffed in frustration as a single ghost giggled inside her, playfully bouncing around.

Her glowing form remained the centerpiece of the party, admired by all—except, of course, by the witch herself.

Note : Morrigan Next~