Boogeyman Passed Us By
In the aftermath of what can only be described as a night of terror in Haddonfield, one family’s bizarre story has captured the attention of locals desperate for answers—and protection. While chaos erupted on Halloween night, with reports of a silent figure stalking the town, the Cummings family emerged unscathed, crediting their survival to an unlikely talisman: a hand-carved, eerily white head of the Boogeyman himself.
“It saved our lives,” insists Cynthia Cummings, clutching the pale effigy as if it’s a sacred relic. “He saw it, tilted his head, and just moved on as if he recognized himself.”
A Tale of Terror
The Cummings family lives on the quiet outskirts of Haddonfield, a small town now infamous for its brush with death on Halloween. According to Cynthia, the night began like any other Halloween—candy bowls on the porch, spooky decorations in the yard, and laughter from children in costume.
“We didn’t know what was happening in town,” she explained. “We heard sirens, but we thought it was just kids getting into trouble. Then, my husband, Robert, said he saw someone in the shadows at the edge of our yard.”
What Robert saw wasn’t a trick-or-treater. It was a tall, pale figure moving silently through the night, wearing what Cynthia described as “a blank white face that seemed to glow in the dark.” The family quickly locked their doors, turned off the lights, and huddled together in the living room.
The Talisman
The white head that the Cummings credit with their survival was carved by Robert, an amateur woodworker. “I’ve always been fascinated by masks,” Robert said, showing off the hand-painted details of his creation. “I thought it would make a cool Halloween decoration. Little did I know it would save our lives.”
The head, propped up in the front window, caught the attention of the stalking figure. “He stopped,” Cynthia recounted, her voice trembling. “He looked right at it, tilted his head like he was curious, and then he just… walked away. He didn’t even come near the house.”
A Town in Panic
Not everyone in Haddonfield was as fortunate. Reports of break-ins, brutal attacks, and a trail of devastation have left the community reeling. Law enforcement remains tight-lipped about the details, but the Cummings’ story has spread like wildfire among residents looking for an explanation—or a solution.
“I think he recognized himself,” Robert theorized. “It’s like he saw the head and thought, ‘This is my place. I’ll move on.’”
The Legend Grows
Since the Cummings’ story went public, interest in the mysterious white head has skyrocketed. Several local artisans have begun crafting similar replicas, hoping to offer the same protection to other families.
“I’m not saying it’s magic,” said one craftsman, displaying his own version of the head. “But if it worked for them, who’s to say it won’t work for someone else?”
Residents are divided on the phenomenon. Some dismiss the story as a coincidence, while others are desperate to get their hands on a replica of the head. “I’ll take any precaution I can,” said one mother of three. “If it keeps my family safe, I’ll put one in every window.”
The Debate Continues
Skeptics argue that the Cummings’ story is nothing more than a case of being in the right place at the right time. “The Boogeyman doesn’t care about a wooden head,” one resident scoffed. “They were just lucky.”
But Cynthia isn’t convinced. “He saw it,” she repeated, her voice firm. “I know what I saw. That thing kept him away. If it worked for us, it can work for others.”
A New Haddonfield Tradition?
As the town tries to recover, the white head has become a symbol of both fear and hope. Some believe it’s a talisman that can protect against future horrors, while others see it as a grim reminder of the night Haddonfield came face-to-face with the Boogeyman.
Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, one thing is clear: in a town haunted by shadows, people will cling to anything that offers even a sliver of safety. And for the Cumings, that sliver came in the form of a pale, white face staring back at the darkness.
“Everyone in Haddonfield should have one of these,” Robert said, holding up the head. “You never know when he might come back.”
