A humanoid jack-o-lantern stands frozen in a crowded pumpkin carving competition, wide-eyed with shock and horror. His glowing tears stream down as he raises his arms in a desperate cry for help and mercy. His carved face pleads for the crowd to stop, as the act of carving represents something deeply personal to him. Around him, people joyfully carve pumpkins, oblivious to his terror. Pumpkin seeds and shavings cover the floor, illuminated by flickering lanterns, enhancing the dramatic contrast between the festive celebration and his despairing cry for help.
