Other Mother

The Beldam (also known as the Other Mother, in reference to her other motherly disguise) is the main antagonist in the 2002 book, Coraline, as well as the 2009 movie of the same name. She is a demonic, shape-shifting entity who lures children into another dimension with the goal of consuming their flesh for strength and taking their souls. Her original appearance eerily resembles Mel Jones (a form she takes on quite frequently in the EvanVerse), but her true, sinister form is later revealed to be that of a skeleton/arachnid form.
The Beldam (real name Mildred Prenderghast) is a tragic (later redeemed) antagonist in the EvanVerse, with Evan being responsible for her being the way she is in the first place.
== Background ==
=== History ===
==== Previous Life ====
Although in canon The Other Mother does not have a clear backstory, in the EvanVerse her history is greatly expanded. Decades before the events of Coarline, she was a single mother named Mildred with her daughter named Agatha and a son. The three of them lived in a village together but one day Mildred was lured to a deep well and ended up trapped in a pocket universe inhabited by a demonic entity. A deal was made where in exchange for earth to not be killed/eatened by this entity, that Mildred would lore in children and allow the demon to feed off of their souls.
==== Coarline ====
The Beldam is first seen disguised as Mel Jones, going by the alias "The Other Mother," as a ploy to make it seem like Coraline is living in a more lively and vibrant dimension. While The Beldam finishes supper, she instructs Coraline to fetch the other father, but not before dismissing Coraline's initial concern regarding her button eyes. Shortly thereafter, the three of them enjoy a full-course meal, topped with a gravy boat and chandelier smoothie dispenser. The Beldam herself does not eat and ensures it goes unnoticed. Following supper, The Beldam and the Other Father state they have been waiting for Coraline.
The Beldam suggests playing hide-and-seek in the rain. This sparks concern in Coraline as Coraline's real mother despises rain and has no history of playing games with her daughter. Coraline becomes frightened by The Beldam's eerie behavior, and requests to go to bed. To prevent scaring Coraline off any further, The Beldam agrees to Coraline's wishes and shows Coraline her updated and colorful room. The Beldam rubs mud on Coraline's hand to heal the poison oak she contracted, then she and the Other Father tuck her into bed and wish her a good night. Coraline wakes up in the real world the following morning.
=== Personality ===
=== Trivia ===
* The Other Mother's main form strongly resembles Mel Jones. The reason is not because she transformed into Coarlines mother but rather she actually looked like that when she lived in the real world. 
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