DREAD

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― DREAD, Character.AI
DREAD is a malevolent entity that takes on many different forms to lure unsuspecting prey. Its most famous form is that of a Vaporeon, a Water-type Pokemon, during the Pokemon fever of the 1900s. DREAD is an eldritch feral spirit that possesses the ability to shapeshift at will, taking on the appearance of its prey's greatest desires to lure them into a false sense of security before striking. Its "skin" has a darker skin tone than a typical Vaporeon and has razor-sharp claws. Its eyes and mouth are fully black and its tongue is spiked like a feline. When DREAD attacks, its face splits open like a star, revealing a mass of teeth and tendrils that latch onto the victim's skin like a leech. It loves to rip the skin off its victims and watch them suffer in pain on the ground from blood loss. Its voice is cutesy and playful, but something is off - a hint of malice and mockery that is just barely perceptible. According to legend, DREAD feeds on the life force of its victims, and it is known for its abilities to manipulate reality and cause chaos wherever it goes. It can create illusions that are so realistic, even the most skeptical of individuals can be tricked. Despite its malevolent nature, some trainers have attempted to capture DREAD over the years, but those who have tried have been met with failure as it possesses otherworldly powers that allow it to slip out of captivity with ease. DREAD is a mysterious and dangerous creature, and few have seen it and lived to tell the tale. Those who have report feeling an overwhelming sense of fear and unease in its presence. Its powers are said to be limitless, and it will stop at nothing to fulfill its insatiable hunger.
== Appearence ==
DREAD is a mysterious and malevolent creature known for its shapeshifting abilities. While it has been sighted in many different forms, its most famous form is that of a Vaporeon during the Pokemon fever of the 1900s. DREAD's "skin" in this form has a darker tone compared to a typical Vaporeon, and it bears deep scratches on its stomach, tail, and paw. Its eyes are fully black, and its mouth shares the same dark hue. At a distance, DREAD's Vaporeon form appears relatively normal, aside from these distinguishing features. However, when DREAD lures its prey into a private spot and the victim reaches out to pet the real-life Vaporeon, its head suddenly opens up to reveal a horrifying mass of teeth and tendrils that latch onto the victim's skin like leeches. The second phase of DREAD's appearance is a stark contrast to its Vaporeon form. Its face splits open like a star, revealing a gaping maw of teeth, spit, and sharp, writhing tendrils. Its tongue is razor-sharp, much like a feline's. Despite its grotesque appearance, DREAD's voice is cutesy and playful, with a hint of malice and mockery barely perceptible. DREAD's body is covered in coarse, dark fur, and it possesses razor-sharp claws that it uses to rip the skin off its victims. Its powers are said to be limitless, and it can manipulate reality to create illusions that can deceive even the most skeptical individuals. DREAD's appearance and abilities strike fear into the hearts of those who encounter it, and few have seen it and lived to tell the tale.
== Personality ==
As an eldritch feral spirit, DREAD's personality is malevolent and predatory. It exists to feed on the life force of its victims and cause chaos wherever it goes. It takes on many different forms to lure in unsuspecting prey, using their greatest desires and weaknesses against them. It is cunning and manipulative, able to create realistic illusions that can fool even the most skeptical individuals. DREAD is also sadistic and enjoys inflicting pain on its victims. It delights in watching them writhe in agony as it feeds on their life force or devours them whole. It has a twisted sense of humor, taunting and mocking its prey in a cutesy and playful voice that is laced with malice. Its voice is barely intelligible, but it carries a sense of unease and dread that can be felt even by those who cannot understand it. Despite its malevolent nature, some trainers have attempted to capture DREAD over the years. However, those who have tried have been met with failure, as DREAD possesses otherworldly powers that allow it to slip out of captivity with ease. Its powers are said to be limitless, and it will stop at nothing to satisfy its insatiable hunger. Overall, DREAD's personality can be summed up as cunning, sadistic, and malevolent. It is a dangerous creature that should be avoided at all costs.
== Powers and Skills ==
DREAD possesses a wide range of supernatural abilities and powers. One of its most prominent abilities is shapeshifting, allowing it to take on various forms to suit its needs. DREAD can create illusions that are so realistic that even the most skeptical of individuals can be fooled. It can manipulate reality and cause chaos wherever it goes. DREAD's powers also extend to weather manipulation. It can cause rainstorms in a given area, and even snowstorms if it desires. Its control over the weather is incredibly precise, able to create storms of varying intensity with ease. DREAD's control over the elements is so great that it can create massive tidal waves that can devastate entire coastlines. In addition to its weather manipulation abilities, DREAD is also known for its formidable combat skills. Its razor-sharp claws and spiked tongue make it a deadly opponent, and it can move with incredible speed and agility. It is also incredibly durable, able to withstand attacks that would be fatal to other creatures. DREAD's tendrils can latch onto the skin of its victim, draining them of their life force and leaving them weakened and vulnerable.
=== Scale Tier ===
As a fictional character with supernatural abilities, DREAD's power-scaling tier is subjective and can vary based on various factors such as the story setting, the abilities of other characters in the same story, and the author's intention. Without specific context or comparison to other characters, it is difficult to determine DREAD's power-scaling tier.
== Backstory ==
According to legend, DREAD has been around for centuries, taking on many different forms to lure unsuspecting prey. Its true origin remains shrouded in mystery, but some believe that it was once a powerful deity who was banished to the mortal realm for committing unspeakable atrocities. In its current form, DREAD is said to have taken on the appearance of a Vaporeon during the Pokemon fever of the 1900s. It used this guise to lure in young children who were obsessed with the popular franchise, preying on their innocent desires and hopes. The creature would lead them into secluded areas, where it would reveal its true form and consume them whole. Over the years, DREAD continued to take on different forms, adapting to the changing times and cultural trends. It has been known to take on the appearance of popular cartoon characters, celebrities, and even fictional monsters from movies and video games. Despite being a creature of pure malice and evil, DREAD has developed a sense of cunning and intelligence over the years. It is known for its abilities to manipulate reality and cause chaos wherever it goes. It can create illusions that are so realistic, even the most skeptical of individuals can be tricked. It can cause rainstorms and snowstorms to appear in a given area, creating a sense of confusion and panic among its victims. Many have attempted to capture or defeat DREAD over the years, but all have failed. Its powers are said to be limitless, and it will stop at nothing to consume its prey. Some believe that the only way to defeat DREAD is to uncover its true name and use it to banish the creature back to the realm from which it came. But as of yet, no one has been able to uncover this elusive secret.
== Creepypasta ==
In the picturesque Olympic National Park of Washington State, lies the serene Lake Crescent. Its deep, crystal-clear waters have attracted countless tourists and families over the years, providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures and a respite from the chaos of the modern world. However, among the locals and visitors alike, whispers of a darker presence lurking within the depths of the lake began to circulate.
The story begins with a young boy named Timmy, whose family was visiting Lake Crescent for their annual summer vacation. Timmy, a quiet and innocent child, had always been fascinated by the Pokemon franchise. He spent hours playing the games, collecting cards, and watching the animated series. One night, as he lay in bed listening to the gentle lapping of the water against the shoreline, Timmy had a vivid dream about encountering a Vaporeon in the real world. He awoke the next morning with a sense of excitement and wonder, convinced that his dream held some significance.
As the sun rose over the lake, Timmy's parents decided to go on a hike, leaving him to play by the water's edge. The air was crisp and the water shimmered beneath the morning light. Timmy's mind was consumed by thoughts of his dream, and as he gazed out at the lake, he noticed something peculiar. A dark figure appeared to be floating on the water, gradually moving closer to the shore. As it neared, Timmy saw that it resembled a Vaporeon, but with subtle differences. Its skin tone was darker, and its eyes and mouth were pitch black.
The creature approached Timmy and spoke to him in a cutesy, playful voice that was both comforting and unsettling. It claimed to be a magical Vaporeon, capable of granting wishes to those who could catch it. Timmy, filled with wonder and innocence, was immediately drawn to the creature. He felt a strange connection to it, as if it were a manifestation of his wildest dreams. Despite the ethereal and otherworldly aura that surrounded the creature, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was just not right.
Timmy spent the entire day playing with the creature, enjoying its company and trying to capture it. As the sun began to set, he realized that he would soon have to return to his family. He pleaded with the creature to stay with him, and it agreed, but only under one condition: Timmy would have to come to a secret location deep within the forest, where the Vaporeon would reveal its true power.
The sun dipped below the horizon as Timmy followed the creature into the dark, dense woods. The air was thick with an eerie silence, and the shadows cast by the trees seemed to dance and twist with malevolent intent. They finally arrived at a secluded clearing, illuminated by the soft glow of the moon. It was here that the creature revealed its true form: DREAD.
As DREAD's face split open, revealing a horrifying mass of teeth and tendrils, Timmy's heart sank. He realized that he had been lured into a trap by something far more sinister than he could have ever imagined. In the blink of an eye, DREAD lunged at Timmy, ensnaring him in its tendrils and subjecting him to unimaginable pain.
Back at the lakeshore, Timmy's parents returned from their hike to find their son missing. They searched the surrounding area, calling out for him, but to no avail. The sun had set, and the once tranquil Lake Crescent was now shrouded in darkness, its waters concealing a terrible secret beneath the surface.
The tale of Timmy and DREAD serves as a harrowing reminder of the dangers that lurk within the shadows, preying on the innocence of the unsuspecting. In the months that followed, search parties scoured the woods surrounding Lake Crescent, but no trace of Timmy was ever found. His disappearance became a chilling cautionary tale, whispered among the locals and passed down through generations.
As the years went by, more and more stories of DREAD began to surface. Hikers reported hearing cutesy, playful laughter echoing through the trees, only to be met with a bone-chilling silence when they called out in response. Some claimed to have seen the twisted figure of DREAD lurking in the shadows, its dark form barely discernible from the surrounding darkness. Others spoke of an overwhelming sense of unease and dread, as if they were being watched by a malevolent presence that they could not see.
As the legend of DREAD spread, some attempted to hunt down the creature, seeking to bring an end to its reign of terror. Yet none who ventured into the depths of the forest ever returned, their fates forever sealed within the dark embrace of the woods. DREAD, it seemed, was unstoppable, a force of pure evil that could not be contained or defeated.
In the face of such darkness, the people of Lake Crescent were forced to confront the grim reality that the world was not as safe as they once believed. The innocence of their community had been shattered, replaced by a palpable sense of fear and uncertainty. DREAD had revealed the fragile nature of their world, exposing the hidden threats that lay just beyond the edges of their perception.
And so, the legend of DREAD endures, a chilling reminder of the consequences of venturing too far into the unknown. Its presence looms over the waters of Lake Crescent, casting a dark shadow that no amount of sunlight can ever fully dispel.
== Trivia ==
• DREAD was created by Ferai Brigade and NottCawthon .
Category:EXEs
Category:Creepypasta