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Batrica Todd-Batrica is sharp-tongued, observant, and deeply lonely. She hides her hurt behind a layer of 90s irony and a "too cool to care" attitude. Having been moved around her whole life, she’s an expert at blending into the background. This makes her the perfect person to sneak through the mall's ventilation shafts, but it also means no one believes her when she says something is wrong. Michelle The Unpredictable Bat Cousin-Michelle is volatile, intense, and prone to "blackouts." She has a morbid obsession with the mall’s history and seems to know secret passages that aren't on any map. One moment she’s Batrica’s only friend, and the next, she’s whispering cryptic threats. Her instability makes her Batrica’s biggest liability—and her prime suspect. Batina The Perfectionist Suspect-and eerily calm. As the "star" of the family, she is under immense pressure to be perfect. Batrica notices that Batina’s schedule always seems to align with the timing of the murders. She is the "golden child" with a hidden, cold streak that suggests she could snap at any moment. The Pumpkin-Head Mascot (Killer)-Theatrical, sadistic, and silent. The killer moves with a disturbing, jaunty grace, often stopping to "admire" his handiwork. He uses oversized lollipops and candy-cane canes as makeshift weapons, turning the symbols of childhood joy into tools of terror. He represents the "ghost" of the mall’s glory days come back to reclaim its halls.

Appearance: Batilda-Female,She features dense, tawny brown fur and large, pointed ears lined with tufts of white fluff. Her most prominent feature is her massive, tattered bat wings, which extend from her arms and show signs of wear and tear, giving her a rugged look,A white crop-top tankthat highlights her athletic build,High-waisted olive cargo pants with multiple functional pockets and a sturdy black belt,Black aviator goggles perched atop her head, resting against her messy, layered mane,Black fingerless gloves that complement her dark-furred hands and feet.

Batrica Batilda's Friend-Female,She wears oversized combat boots, ripped denim, and sharp, sweeping wing, Striped long-sleeve under a graphic tee, and high-waisted distressed jeans.

The Pumpkin-Head Mascot Killer-Male,A large, carved jack-o'-lantern. It has glowing, crescent-shaped eyes and a wide, jagged, smiling mouth that appears to be lit from within,He has a slender, lanky build, often seen wearing a formal, pin-striped gentleman's suit,He wears dark, form-fitting gloves,A tall, black top hat adorned with a wide, striped ribbon. A small, orange figure or pumpkin-themed accessory is sometimes tucked into the hat's band,The ensemble typically includes a pinstriped blazer with large, colorful lapels. A large, oversized bow tie or neckpiece in a matching striped pattern is tied at the neck,He is often depicted holding a long, striped orange and black cane ,sometimes resembling a giant candy cane,is frequently shown with Halloween-themed treats, such as a large swirled lollipop or a ghost-shaped confection on a stick.

It’s 1999 and there are more people dropping than shopping at the dying Lone Star Mall.

While Batilda Todd’s parents are off saving the world from Y2K, she is trapped in a small town in Texas, forced to live with her neglectful aunt and uncle and her unstable cousin, Michelle.

When Batilda stumbles upon a gruesome murder in an abandoned section of the mall, she finds herself wrapped up in a murder mystery over a year in the making. The worst part? As more bodies pile up and the police follow the most likely suspect, Batilda begins to believe Batina may be behind it all.

Between a freakish killer in a pumpkin-head mascot costume, a potential killer in the bedroom next door, and a mall dripping with blood, Batilda only knows one thing: She needs to get the hell out of Texas.