Special shoutout to @Skeletard for taking up my request. They decided to spend a bit of time doing this wonderful art of Callie and the White Cobra fishing together! This is so detailed and honestly can't get enough. The background, the characters, all the neat little touches.

"See?! I told you I can fish!!"

":O"

Seems Callie underestimated her ability of fishing, and Kaalian's impressed. (The fucking pog face lol I love it smmm) Looks like Callie's making sushi on the house! PLEASE GO FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL ARTIST AND SUPPORT THEIR WORK!!! AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU <3

I've been worried about sharing this concept for an FNF AU for a long time due to the fanbase - I am not looking to make mods of it anytime soon, but I do want to write more and craft more music with it in mind. I've been planning this thing for a long, long time, and I think it's about ready to share.

May I introduce you all to the... drum roll please...

FUNKIN' HALLOWEENIVERSE!!!

Is it original? No, not exactly an original idea, no. But I wanted to take my own spin on if FNF was more Halloween monster inspired.

Now, what makes it so different, you ask? It takes place in Monster City, colloquially known as "the City." All your favorites are living, breathing monster people, all with their own unique powers and abilities, as well as personalities. This isn't just the Philly you knew - it's been flipped and dipped in the shadow of the dark side of the moon!! And with an exquisitely dark atmosphere comes the perfect place for just as shadowy beats. On the streets of the city, rap battles often occur between the monsters, and the music is always top notch. The City's slogan isn't "The rhythm of the City never sleeps" without a good reason. However, the city doesn't come without its dark side. Up north is the territory of Mr. and Mrs. Dearest, a rich demon family as powerful as a mafia, and with evil intent to match. No good monster who aligns with the likes of humans (which most do) ever go up there and come back alive, so it's best you stay Southside if you're going to move in.

And speaking of... hello, new neighbor! You, the player/reader/listener, are a newcomer to this brand new city, wanting to move away from your parents, desiring freedom and independence. They warn you against it, saying you'd risk your life going to this place, being as its filled with monsters. Being the street wise person you are, you laugh at the accusations - this would be no different than living in Brooklyn! Little do you know you'd find your next door neighbors more than peculiar...

Again, it's not completely finished, so I've only got a few base characters down and a few spare ideas for some extras. For now, here's the main cast:

Werewolf "Wolfie" Boyfriend/BF: Once a human, he toured the streets of the City as a singer and rapper to roaring audiences of monster people. However, he walked too far into Northside, to the great disdain of the high demon Mr. Daddy Dearest, who was surveilling his territory. Angered at this intrusion, he summoned werewolves to attack BF, leaving him stricken with lycanthropy. It didn't take long for BF to become a werewolf himself, completely bloodlusted and his humanity gone; seeming to become one of Daddy Dearest's thugs. That is until the demon's own daughter, Girlfriend, stepped in. She saw how her father treated the man and quickly took him back to Southside, and was able to hold back and tame his lycanthropy. However, she could not cure it - but she was able to use her powers to ward off the darkness, and keep BF a normal monster werewolf. Of course, rightfully so, BF was terrified, being unable to return home, but Girlfriend insisted on staying with him. She promised she would always be taking care of him after the attack, lest her father find him and send him worse than that...after all that ordeal, BF fell in love with the mysterious demoness who saved his life, and the rest is history.

Demoness "GF" Girlfriend: Born to a family of a influential demon clan only known by the last name Dearest, she was raised to entice sin into the streets of Philly, and eventually bring down the world as her father's "Dearest" daughter. From a young age, she resisted her family's evil influences, instead choosing to use her demonic powers to help those in need, away from the spying eyes of those allied to Mr. Dearest. If there was one thing that she always had, it was a curiosity and desire to learn about humans. No matter what he could do, he couldn't keep her away from humans, so her father split the city in half to keep her powers at bay. This however, didn't work...GF's heart was much too strong. This split left a rift in the city, allowing for the immigration of monster people, which of course left the human residents terrified, so they left; but some stayed, making decent connections with the monsters and allowing for equal monster treatment and the passage of the "Equality and Equity for Every Monster" Act passed in the local government. This of course, enraged Mr. Dearest. He wanted the monster people to help him take over the world, not to share it with the humans...! Of course, it was all thanks to GF that this progress could take place; a secret second hobby of hers was the role of a suffragette. She didn't realize how badly her father treated humans until she saw a young man, BF, transform into a werewolf thanks to a lycanthropy bite; and the strength of her rebelliousness and heartfelt humanity grew. She now spends her days helping BF hold concerts, encouraging the peaceful singing and rapping between human and monster around the city and across the world.

Vampire "Preston" Pico: A dhampir (half vampire) who lived his entire life in Philly, he's seen the changes happen in the city for at least a hundred years, but somehow he always remains 21. An age perfect for drinking and smoking, which he takes great pleasure in. (Don't worry, he won't get cancer! He's immortal for the most part, he just has an allergy to garlic and finds water to be "gross tasting.") An aloof man with a rusty gold heart, he protects the innocent but often never shows himself when he does. He appears and disappears just as quickly. As cold as he may be, it lends a hand to his work, and he's a fantastic mercenary, a job he's taken up ever since his youth. He has a deep set hatred for demons ever since his elementary days. If there's a guarantee, he always vanquishes them, no matter if they relate to the cursed name "Cassandra." As a result, he often fights against Mr. Dearest and his demon goons for small fees here and there, and he senses an incoming war between the monsters and the demon family coming soon. He used to distrust BF since he always hung around with GF, despite being former lovers, but eventually warmed up to her and the trio are tight-knit ever since. He often comes to visit his school friends as well, Darnell and Nene, who he often likes pulling pranks with - and their favorite person to trick is Pico's old "adoptive" father Tankman and his husband "Mad" Steve. (Wondering why the nickname? Don't worry - you'll find out later.) Oh, and I almost forgot. He's known by his codename "Preston" while on duty. Don't call him Pico if you're asking for a hit: you'll piss him off.

Mr. Demon "Daddy" Dearest: A head demon in the "Dearest" family clan, he rules Northside with an iron grip. Related to Satan by bloodline and has a cousin in Beetlejuice (who he hates), Mr. Dearest takes taking over the world pretty serious with an emphasis on demonic control to every human. He partially succeeded when he played his human persona as a rocker in the 60s, influencing the hearts of known criminals like Charles Manson and Ted Bundy, and spreading fear into the hearts of the religious and secular the world over. No one was able to put a halt to his music career until the young BF managed to beat him in a rap battle presented on live camera across the globe. Angered by this injustice, Mr. Dearest sent his goons after BF, but was unable to apprehend him until he accidentally stepped on demon soil in Northside. He holds a great "love" for his daughter, GF, who he treats more as a trophy item to protect than a person, and the only person he actually loves more is his wife, Mrs. Demon "Mommy" Mearest. He spends his days chasing after BF and the gang, despite the insistence of his elder demon folk to focus his plans into world domination like he was supposed to. (I would think Mr. Dearest has an ego too large to be bruised like that.)

Mrs. Demon "Mommy" Mearest: The second up to Mr. Dearest, Mrs. Mearest was the matriarch in the "Mearest" family clan of demons. Raised up rich, she lives a lavish lifestyle, but nearly shook off the elders' bonnets when she chose to run a strip club business instead of focusing on "conservative demon values." Refusing to take any sexism, she manages to swoon any and all men and women that spot her in the crowd. Her type of demonic magic is in seductive infection, causing the affected to become bloodlusted, extremely erratic, and hypersexual. She managed to woo her way into Mr. Dearest's heart, as even old demons like Daddy Dearest couldn't resist her charms. She mainly follows the direction of Mr. Dearest, but still takes time to cherish her daughter alongside running her strip club, which is now so successful it raised a chain across the world. Unlike Mr. Dearest, she secretly cares more about her daughter and supports her from the shadows, but never openly. (Good for her!)

Djinn "DJ" Darnell: Much like Pico, Darnell was born and raised in Philly, having surveyed the city nearly as long as he has. Being immortal himself, he is also 21, and believe it or not, he's a djinn! Tired of living at home, Darnell used the magic he held and his lamp to transport place to place, exploring the world. Though he's often said to grant wishes, he breaks the rules and will give you more or less, depending on how much he likes you. Unlike his parents, Darnell is an Ifrit, due to his abilities and infatuation with the power of flames. If you're unsure where he is at the moment, look to the sky - the smoke will lead you the way. Much like Pico, he loves pulling pranks, and with the power of infinite genie wishes, he's pretty got that much all covered! Other than that, he likes making music and is a master at the DJ turntable, which he taught Pico how to use. Another fun fact: He, Pico and BF like to go out on "Boys' Nights" often when Nene and GF get sick of their shit. What shenanigans may happen, I wonder?

Sergeant John "Captain" Tankman: An old witty soldier with a rusty heart, he fought in battles said far too experienced for his rank, and yet he's still around, the old bastard. His most famous one? He fought an enemy military team to avenge and take back a stolen copy of the second part of the Titanic film. Petty, I know, but he won fair and square, and he did in fact win honorably. Unfortunately, he succumbed to an assassination attempt on his life years later after he retired from the force, with his poor buddy turned "husband" Steve to pick up the pieces. Years later, and after numerous failures, he was eventually revived from the dead successfully with the power of illegal human experimentation, science and, strangely, true love. A Frankenstein's monster of his partner's creation, he holds magnificent powers with weapons and electricity, as well as has Hulk like strength. He spends his days drinking and talking with Steve, occasionally visiting his "adoptive" son Pico, and going to BF's concerts to complain about the noise.

Private Junior "Madman" Steve: A young man with a bit of cowardly side, but a bigger heart than his elder. He often was a chip off the old block, a bit daft headed, but smart and quick all the same. With a degree in medical science, he was taken on during Tankman's avenging of the Titanic: Part 2, which he successfully recovered. After living many years in the City with Captain, Steve was like a friend to him, and they planned to keep it that way. That was, until Steve failed in protecting him from an assassination attempt that took Captain's life. Heartbroken, Steve attempted to live with the pain, but he felt too guilty and attempted to drink himself to death; until a drunk stupor and a "vision from God" convinced him that his medical degree wasn't for nothing. Obtaining illegally local cadavers to fix up his mentor's body, replacing everything except his brain and heart (as Tankman died from internal bleeding rather than a bullet to the head or heart), and keeping everything together with stitches, tape, and a few nuts and bolts, Steve took several years and many failed attempts to revive Captain. It all seemed for naught, until one night, when Steve injected nuclear liquids and electricity into the dead Captain's body, and it successfully brought him back from the afterlife. (If you're wondering if he would have had stunted capabilities due to this, don't worry - Captain's back, fit as a fiddle and good as new, with his wit stronger than ever.) Steve was thrilled to have his military partner back, of course, but it didn't come without a consequence to his own mental health. In his own experimentation and drinking he went insane, becoming the Frankenstein he once so feared watching in the movie theater. Though mostly harmless, he can go on a bender and become especially dangerous, to the point even Captain has to wrangle him in.

This is the main cast so far! I hope you like the concept. It took a hell of a while to write all this down, though, as all of the lore bits were ideas and one sentence rough drafts until this moment. If you have any suggestions for any other characters I should make themes or bios for, please let me know!! I'd love to develop this little AU of mine into something amazing. In the meantime, check out the music I've made for it so far!

Thank you everyone for reading!! And have a happy Summerween!!!

Here's a very special shoutout to @whimsical-wife for the amazing art they did!! They asked for submissions for characters they could draw "badly," but I think this is far from bad!! This is very very cute and I LOOOOVE how they drew Callie!! Looking like the lil derpy cat she is. :3 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Here's the rest in the case you want to see more of their work, they did more than fifty submissions!!

THANK YOU AGAIN!!! <3

(Continuation to the previous story - posted here!)

After a mighty battle, both Pico and the White Cobra had to step back for a breather. It was quite the fight, alright...both had given it their very best, and more...Pico had finally found someone who could keep up with him. The mercenary smiled broadly, and laughed for the first time in what seemed like weeks.

"You really did go at it hard, huh?" He cocked a grin at the snake, wiping a bead of sweat from his brow, as she then did the same. Both acted as if it was nothing - and yet...it really was something.

"I certainly did~ And you yourself aren't so bad, Pico. I expected less from you, considering you nearly decided to cheat me out of that relic...but you've earned it. Fair and square. Take it. You're free to go~"

Before the two of them could go their separate ways, BF and GF appeared at the entrance to the shrine, having been confused as to where their mics and speakers went. (And you thought it wasn't relevant.) The cobra cocked her head, while BF embraced Pico like an old friend, GF staring off in the shrine wondering how the fuck the speakers actually fit in here.

Pico eased, "Don't worry about me so much, blue...I got the relic. I won it, thanks to your tactics. Sorry, the snake took your speakers...she managed to ethereally summon them out of the blue."

The snake shrugged with a slightly embarrassed laugh. "Whoopsies~ I promise to give them back, absolutely~" She cooed softly.

Pico turned back to the snake with a curious look in his eye...he'd forgotten to ask who she was. "Say, what's your name, anyway?"

Suddenly, another small voice joined in from behind the White Cobra, the red cat-like figure tugging at her arm gently. "Hey!! Hey!! I heard a whole buncha cool rapping and shit and I was wondering where you'd gone off to, Kaalian!"

"Oh Callie, please...I was merely having fun with the Funkin' trio you've talked so much about. They happened to stop by here while I was on guard duty."

Kaalian, eh? What a name...perfectly matching the strange red cat, Callie, as the two seem to be friends. What a peculiar pair, Pico thought to himself. Though to be fair, Pico being friends with a rapper who only spoke in beeps, and his accompanying demon girlfriend, was peculiar to any eye.

"Well, it was quite nice to meetcha." Pico greeted. "Sadly, it's late, and we ought to head back to Philly." Callie merely waved with a happy meow, as they turned to exit.

However, before the three could leave, Kaalian stopped them. "No, no...the deal hassss changed...now that you've brought guessstsss, I simply must battle them too! It's only fair...."

Pico only grunted, stepping back, while GF and BF looked surprised as the White Cobra approached them. Stepping to BF, who was a bit more scared of Kaalian than Pico was, she realized very quickly how easily frightened he could be, and quickly assured him.

"Just one song...I promise it won't take long. My feline friend over there, Callie-"

Callie, at being mentioned then waved again happily, very excited to see BF and GF.

"-She's quite the fan of yours, BF. Would you mind doing her and I a quick solid and going for a bit of a battle? She's been working on a personal mix just for this occasion."

Callie, at being revealed to have made the mix for this, blushed a bright red and whined miserably with a soft meow.

"Kaaaliiiiii...I told you not to use that one...!! I didn't release it yet..!!"

"Oh, don't worry, dear Callie. It's only a sneak peek...and besides, your favorite artists get to hear what you've been making. You can get some feedback, too."

Callie became a little nervous.

"They won't grade too harshly, I hope...??"

BF chimed in with a happy and confident beep bop ba boi. Kaalian gestures to him with a soft grin.

"See? He wants to hear it too! Come on..this might be the only shot we get at seeing them in action."

Callie, being embarrassed, bristled her ears and rubbed her cheeks, trying to hide that shameful look of embarrassment away.

"Okay...you've tempted me enough...god damnit..."

With no time at all, Callie quickly pulled out a record of the mix she had been working on - the A side the regular mix, the B side the Erect mix, and gave it to GF to set up on the DJ turntable on top of the speakers. "Well, I've got both here. The first is older than the second, I only finished the harder mix yesterday. It's up to you what you choose!"

BF nodded happily, and without another word, took his mic in his hands, and handed the other to the White Cobra. He looked more smug than Pico, who at this point was leaned against the shrine's wall, watching the whole thing unfold with a curious eye. As the two prepared to rap, and GF counted down, sitting on top of the speakers, Pico could only nod his head at his ex. BF would have a much easier time, surely, but this should be fun.

This oughta be good, Pico thought to himself. Knowing how the last one went, I'd better be shaking my head to this shit, or else I'm outta here.

Supposedly their great battle went like this...

....Or this, if you want the real challenge.

(This is fan-lore for my most recently posted track - NOT ACTUALLY CANON! Thank you and please enjoy!! -OP)

After failing the hit on BF big time, Pico had it rough. After talking with Darnell and Nene (after Weekend 1), Pico finds himself in need of a sturdy, steady job that'll make him big cash - and fast. It took a while, but he found himself work stealing ancient artifacts from wherever they could be found. Churches, private collections, museums, government-sanctioned buildings, what have you, and all around the world...he managed to successfully take them, heist after heist with massive success. And all solo, in fact.

His next big job, of course, was a mysterious old sculpture of the ancient snake gods in a shrine outside Acorn City - miles away from Philly. (The Mobius state wasn't far from Newgrounds Country, after all.) Belonging to a long dead cult by nearly a thousand years, this would pay extremely well - and he knew it, especially from its rarity. (The gold ring to Newgrounds currency conversion was actually in his favor this time around.) Knowing this heist was going to be as big as it was, being as the relic was incredibly sought after by local curators, he couldn't afford to get caught. In this stead, Pico signed himself up for a voluntary position as a museum's relic relocator for "flexible hours" to keep his secret gig from being uncovered. Many times Darnell and Nene begged to go with him on this mission, but Pico denied - it was too risky.

During the cover of night, Pico snuck into the seemingly abandoned shrine, finding many valuable objects within - but there it was...and right out in the open. It wasn't even marked or anything - it was right there, sitting on a pedestal, and quite beautiful too. Was it a runic statue, made of a sacred stone...or was it made of ruby or jade...? Didn't matter to him...he was gonna earn more than $750,000 smackaroonies for this baby. He gently pocketed the item and nearly walked out with a grin on his face....until he heard the sound of a voice calling his name...a quiet, playful voice...and an accompanying melody he only recognized from his days at his violence-laced school.

After a moment of shaking his fear away like a dog shakes off dirt, Pico turned to face the ghostly figure - that of a bipedal white cobra with an unfurled hood, ethereal blue eyes, and a Sonic style smile, all while wearing black combat boots and a matching jacket. He'd never seen them before, nor was he afraid of them. He grinned back like it was nothing, like he wasn't just reminded of his days of "Talking Smack."

"What? Looking for this?" He quipped, holding out the priceless carving in his hand. "Sorry, but I'm running low on cash. You don't mind if I borrow this, right?"

The snake merely laughed in turn, as her voice sharpened. "Of course not. It's not like I was here or anything. Of course, if you were merely looking for sssomething to borrow, you could've asssked, Pico."

Pico was a little off guard. Of course he was well known, being a mercenary for hire, an incredibly skilled marksman and assassin - but this felt weird. It was like he just walked into something, or someone, he should never have attempted to challenge - especially considering he heard that familiar motif. Of course, he shook it off. He wasn't one to get a job done without much difficulty. He was Pico, for fuck's sake. And he was gonna get that dough.

The White Cobra, seeing the ginger hesitate, looked at him curiously with strange and sharp eyes. "I didn't scare you too badly, did I...?" She asked, a little gentler than previous. "I just wanted to teach you a lesson - one you may have forgotten from school. Don't you remember your teacher's saying? Don't take what isn't yoursss~? I'm a bit disappointed I have to remind you." She chuckled. "Oh well. By the way...If you really want to take that priceless carving from my shrine, you'll have to do a bit better than that obvious smug walk away. I was...exxxpecting more from you, you see."

Pico quickly got into a defensive stance and shot at the snake...but was even more shocked to find the bullets went through...she caught one in a ghostly hand, her tail flickering back and forth like a cat's. She dropped it to the ground with ease; Without much time, she swiftly took back the carving back in her hands, gently placing it back on its altar. Her ethereal nature made it seem she did it in a near instant - making her look much faster than she was. She grinned again.

"Oh, and don't try those Uzis. You can't kill what's already dead~"

Uh oh. So not only is this snake incredibly omnipotent, but she's also a spirit? This was going to be a tougher heist than he thought. Of course, Pico realized he was going to have to try a more...unusual tactic of his to earn it. Of course, the cobra knew this. Leaning back into the wall in a relaxed stance, she grinned softly with a challenging glare.

"You really want it that badly, eh? Alright. Here's the deal - if you can beat me in one of those "rap battles" your ex is known for doing, I'll give it back to you, no questions asked. If I win, you leave without the sculpture, and you're never allowed to return, no questions asked. Sound fair to you?"

Pico thought about it for a minute. He was bored as it was, anyway...this heist was far too easy, mere child's play, and he was itching for a fight. He thought back to how hard BF rapped during his own custom Erect mixes...but that was nothing to him. Pico wanted more...he wanted something to remember. Whether he won or lost didn't much matter to him at this point, hell, the money was insignificant. Seeing as he had a new challenger, right in front of him, to prove his very worth, willing to take him on....that was the real, priceless thing. He smiled sharply, mimicking the snake's, and very quickly twisted one of his own mics in his hand in a fascinating trick, and beckoned his challenger approach before posing with an Uzi in his other hand.

"Don't make this too easy for me, snake. I want a real fight, not some of that pussyfoot Erect shit BF's known for doing. You'd better bring it, or I ain't leaving this shrine of yours."

The snake happily laughed, summoning a mic of her own and a nice set of ethereally working speakers. (How she got them didn't matter. At least at the present moment.)

"With pleasure - ready when you are, merc."

Here is the track they supposedly sung together, if you wish to listen to this epic battle of rap.

I...honestly completely forgot how many people have been following me here since the beginning of my musical journey. Also since I've been on and off musical hiatus for a while, I kind of didn't notice, I'm literally so bad at making updates I'm sorry ;-;

I really do thank you for all the follows, comments, and support. Though I'm not as popular as I have been in my prime and haven't gotten a frontpage in a few years, that's okay! I really don't mind. My time came and passed, and I do appreciate all the attention, love and support I get and have been getting since the start. In the meantime, my life has been going great. I'm 22, just graduated out of college and starting my job searching journey. My life hasn't ever been better - I've been caring for myself mentally and physically, started eating better, started caring for my mind a bit more and seeking out help psychologically, meeting with new people and trying new things.

I'm pretty nervous about what's to come, especially considering everything going on in the US right now...but I feel some spark of hope. Maybe it's because working on writing and music makes me feel good, and talking to others about the subject online makes me feel even better. Gaming of course does the mind and body good as well - I've been doing a fair share of that, and have gotten into reading again. (Highly recommend you check out the classics section in your library/bookstore - my pick of choice is "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas.)

That all aside, thanks for sticking with me. I can't thank you all enough for your support, and I hope to continue making kickass music on Newgrounds for as long as I live! No matter what shit life throws at us, or how fate decides to fuck us up, the power of creativity and humanity unite, and honestly, I couldn't want it any other way. Thanks again for your support, and don't worry on waiting for long - a new track is coming soon!!! :3

Hello, everyone! OP here! Just wanted to take the time to make a very special announcement - my Sonic OC Callie participated in this years Munchies, hosted by @TheShokBlok! I had a lot of fun and saw she made it super far, but lost to her own ego, sadly. She's in the lobby, recovering and making new friends. She actually wanted to take some time to describe some of her experiences in the Munchies and the people she met! Without further ado...Callie...you may take the stage. Thanks again to @TheShokBlok for all the amazing art <3

Hello, hello~! I'm Callie! I had a lot of fun at this years Munchies. I knew right away it was going to be like the Hunger Games, so I knew the risks I had taken up when signing all those paperwork forms. Yada yada, company bullshit. I was a bit nervous at first, but little did I know how lucky I was.

The first thing I did was grab a rope and some lighter from the Cornucopia, an area that provides weapon and gear for all the participants. I wasn't allowed to have my Wispon with me, so this had to make do, in the case I had to defend myself. Rushing away, I spent the rest of the day on close watch. That is, until the first night.

I met up with three others: Deejay (OC of @Thetageist), pair May and Mumble (@BlueKnightSkeleton), and @PachkaNG. They seemed to be pretty lost, so we stuck together and found a cave to sleep in. We took turns on watch to make sure no one attacked us. The first night went, I can say, without a hitch. Then, the next day I spent...

Picking apples! Yeah, I'm more of a pacifist and I don't like to fight unless absolutely necessary. I found that there was so much fresh fruit trees here. Of course, I had to check to make sure they weren't poison apples, of course~ It was all very delicious, and was happy to share, but no one came around, unfortunately.

I spent the rest of the night cooking my food. Apples can be boring plain, so I roasted them over a fire. They're quite yummy, you know! For the most part, this seemed to be going pretty well. But I had to keep on guard. Then...it was the day of the Feast - held at the Cornucopia. I wasn't interested in the food, considering this treasure basket of apples I had, so what did I do?

I stole memoirs from @Mork0's possession to study up on their fighting techniques. They were at the top of the leaderboard at the time, or at the very least in the top five, and I had to keep tabs in case I was attacked. That very day came the next day...Cybersquid (@Dolorious) had planned an ambush on me. In a quick act, I combined my only pill of cyanide with seltzer water and attempted to poison him. Little did I know...

Next thing you know, I'm dead on the ground, and not likely to come back. It seems I died...but then I end up in a big white room with a bunch of other contestants, and wake up to Reggie (@Spaggo) checking in on me. Turns out, I've been taken to The Lobby, a place where all the losers come and hang out watching the survivors on this 40" screen HD TV. Not much has happened so far, but I'll keep tabs and updates on the cool things that happen in the interim, and my comments to the winners! Thank you @TheShokBlok for hosting me in this years games! I'm glad I got out easy. Phew....can I go back on bedrest now? I could use a nap...and some more water and painkillers.

Gonna be honest, I was hesitant when I saw the Pico day banners yesterday, but having finally checked out what the hubbub was all about. Considering how rough the last few years were for the game, concerning the lack of information on the game and its kickstarter; not to mention the rabid fanbase it has (to the point I ended up jumping ship like...what...2 years ago? Because fuck that shit lmao), I was hesitant to return to the game. But to my absolute surprise and delight, it did far more than bring me back to the game I loved in 2021. It reignited my love and passion for the one thing that got me into rhythm games and video games in general: music.

I really enjoyed the animations before the Week End battles, though I had to watch them myself since my gaming skills are really not up to par, sadly. I enjoyed the Erect mixes as well and was completely surprised and overjoyed by the inclusion of Spookeez in the Erect mix category. (Please it sounds so good please listen to it.) Though I do have preferences over which tracks are my favorites, as well as those I don't prefer, the soundtrack really brought me a lot of hope. The one I will have to say is my absolute favorite by far? The Erect Mix of High by KawaiSprite and surprise guest Kohta Takahashi. (No wonder it sounded so good!!)

With that in mind, my plan is to occasionally, depending on my mood, dip my toes back into the FNF music category and get back into making music that sounds good again. Will I be allowing its usage in mods or fan content? No, not as of right now. But I will be allowing for downloads and views, if that sounds good with everybody. I'm still very distrusting of the fanbase and all the problematic people this game unfortunately gathered. I also want to focus more on music inspired by the website I now hold dear - Newgrounds. I will be considering more remixes of Newgrounds themes like Endless Handbag and whatever else catches my fancy here.

Oh yeah, I'm still taking remix requests if you're looking for the BBS thread on that. Again, this isn't gonna be instantaneous, nor is making music quick and easy the way I roll. It's gonna take a bit of time, will have ups and downs, as all artists do, but I hope to consistently make good music no matter what it is. I just hope those who like what I make will still hold on in this wild rollercoaster of life. For those who've been by my side since the start, thanks for sticking around as always, fellas. I'll make sure to upload some new stuff soon.

Stay cool and rock on!

-TMM

ONCE AGAIN A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO @TheShokBlok!! They held another one of those interesting "Drawing Your Character for Free" things - the goal? To make her and Nerine laugh!

I successfully made them laugh and I got this art of my Sonic OC Callie in return!! Thank you so much again for the wonderful art <3 I love the shading, posing, everything about this. I didn't expect my submission to make such an impact, so seeing my submission fully sketched, colored and shaded really brought a smile to my face. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU once again to the amazing ShokBlok!! PLEASE GO FOLLOW THEM.

Shoutout to @Skeletard for this wonderful art of Callie! Please go follow them!! THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING!!! I love the Sonic Channel/Classic art style and it really tickles the Sonic part of my brain. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! <3 <3 <3