The Dare....The Campaign
In the 1980s, pre-teens are dared to spend Halloween in a haunted house, only to face a child-eating witch and her gruesome servants
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Custom / Sunday - 3:00 AM UTC
Apr 26 / Session 1
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
3 / 8 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The story follows a group of pre-teen children (ages 10–13) who are challenged by the neighborhood bully, Roger, to spend Halloween night in the Old Barnaker House. Rumored to be haunted, the house is actually home to a centuries-old, child-eating witch named Evelyn Barnaker and her grotesque servants.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(81)
3 years on StartPlaying
52 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello and welcome! I’m Mr. Mike. I bring a unique background to the table—I’ve worked as a post-mortem vascular surgeon, licensed mortician, private investigator, and a counselor working with at-risk youth. Real-life experience with the darker side of humanity has shaped the way I run horror: grounded, intense, and unforgettable. My love for horror started early, reading Cujo in 5th grade, and hasn’t slowed down since—700+ books later. Favorites include Jaws and the deeply unsettling Feeders from Within by Peter Evans. If you enjoy dread, tension, and psychological horror—you’re in the right place. Why I Run Games I didn’t exactly grow up on the straight and narrow. As a kid in Milwaukee, I got into my fair share of trouble—until a friend picked up the DC Heroes Roleplaying Game. Everything changed. Instead of causing chaos, we started creating stories. That experience stuck with me: boredom creates trouble—storytelling creates purpose. That philosophy still drives how I run games today. What You Can Expect at My Table • Immersive, story-first horror (especially Call of Cthulhu) • Strong atmosphere, tension, and meaningful choices • A balance of roleplay, investigation, and mechanics • Sessions that respect your time—but leave an impact Finding a great GM can be a gamble—I aim to be one you’ll come back to. My Games I regularly run a variety of published and custom scenarios, adding new material every month. Original Scenarios: • Fit for Duty (9–12 hours): A deep, intense experience • Naked and Afraid… Well, Maybe (3 hours): Fast-paced, mysterious, and unpredictable I also have new original scenarios currently in development—so there’s always something fresh coming. Final Thoughts To everyone who has played at my table—thank you. Your support and reviews mean everything. If you’re looking for something different… something darker… I’d love to have you at the table. Hope to see you soon. —Mr. Mike
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Creating your character
No real character levels in Call of Cthulhu. My plan is to create several pre made characters and to post them on Roll20. I am always open to ideas or suggestions from the players, as well.
I am looking to start the first session on Saturday, 4/11/2026. and then every other Saturday beyond that.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Web Cam optional. Microphone required. I sometimes notice players having tech difficulties with audio on Discord. As alternatives, remember you can use your Discord App on your phone or the audio on Roll20.
What Mr. Mike brings to the table
I plan to have hand outs. Roll20 can do the dice rolls. But I am not opposed to players rolling dice on their own.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Mr. Mike creates a safe table
The setting takes place in the 1980's. Middle school had a bit of a different culture back then. Sometimes bullying was a common occurrence. My goal is only to provide a story and allow for the players to develop their characters. I'm excited to see the end result.
Content warnings
Safety tools used