Demon Squid

Threats. Greed. Jealousy. A monster with insatiable hunger. 

World renowned chef, Alexis Booras, phones you for help. He has been receiving increasingly threatening notes. 

But you arrive at the restaurant to find blood, mysterious goo and torn clothing. 

Now you need to discover what happened to the chef, defeat a power hungry nemesis and stop a gluttonous monster.

Meet people with their own motives, solve a mystery, and battle a terrifying monster before time runs out for the entire town. 

Put on your detective hat, grab your monster slaying gear and get to it in this one shot guaranteed to keep you entertained. 

Game Summary for the Keeper

This game is designed to be an easy to run mystery horror with everything you need for a memorable one shot. Perfect for a night of thrilling monster-hunting action where every decision counts. Will your hunters save the town, or will they become the next meal for the monstrous squid?

Gear up, hunt the beast, and uncover the dark secret behind The Demon Squid.

Mystery Premise

Alexis Booras, the beloved owner of The Fat Greek, a bustling local restaurant, has vanished under mysterious and gruesome circumstances. When the hunters arrive at the scene, they find the kitchen in shambles—blood splattered everywhere, and some kind of goop. Alexis is gone, and whatever did this is still out there.

In this thrilling one-shot Monster of the Week compatible mystery, you'll face a terrifying and unique monster with deadly but fun moves, a jealous rival chef, hell-bent on destroying Alexis's business and a ticking clock for the longer they take the bigger the creature becomes. 

The Game Includes

• A Sinister Minion and a Unique Monster: Face off against a demon squid that grows larger and more dangerous with every meal.
• Bystanders with Hidden Agendas: Interact with witnesses and locals, each with their own motivations and secrets that could either aid or hinder the investigation.
• Atmospheric Locations and Clues: Key locations filled with clues that will help your players piece together the mystery.
• Countdown to Chaos: The clock is ticking, adding pressure to every decision. 
• Easy-to-Use References: Keep track of clues, locations, and the countdown with handy reference tables.

For the GM

Possible Triggers for Lines and Veils

Being Swallowed

Mention of dog death

Mention of cow death

Being trapped in a sewer

Note

For use with Monster of the Week by Michael Sands. Monster of the Week is copyrighted by Evil Hat Productions, LLC and Generic Games.

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