Skeletons in the Closet: The Halloween Revenge That Haunts an Ex to This Day
Revenge is best served cold—but sometimes, it’s even better when served in a full skeleton suit on Halloween. One Redditor from r/PettyRevenge recently shared a bone-chilling (and side-splitting) tale of how a cheating ex got a taste of her own medicine, leaving her spooked and bewildered to this day.
This isn’t just any act of petty revenge. It’s the kind of story that would make even the most jaded horror movie villain tip their hat in approval—a masterclass in mischief, timing, and just the right amount of Halloween spirit.
When Life Gives You Skeletons, Dance With Them
Let’s set the scene: It’s Halloween 2024. Our protagonist, u/Groowlockin, is still nursing the wounds of a breakup earlier in the year—one that involved his girlfriend cheating on him, then blocking and blaming him when he called her out. Ouch. Months of depression followed, but by October, he’s back out with friends, donning a head-to-toe skeleton costume—complete with a latex mask over his entire head. Talk about commitment to the bit.
Cue fate: Across the dance floor, who should appear but the ex herself—also dressed as a skeleton, though hers is a bit more feline, with a cat skull mask. In the twisted carnival of Halloween, the stars had aligned for a showdown of the ages.
Drunk Decisions, Genius Execution
Sober, our hero admits, he’d have simply avoided her. But with a little liquid courage and a dash of vindictiveness, he’s feeling bold. After dismissing childish ideas like spilling a drink or tripping her, inspiration strikes. He remembers a photo on his phone—one last remnant of their relationship. It’s an innocent shot of her sleeping, taken before the heartbreak, but now, it’s about to become the centerpiece of a real-life psychological thriller.
In full skeleton regalia, he approaches her, saying nothing. Instead, he mimes and gestures, playing up their matching costumes. She’s charmed, even making a heart with her hands. A dance ensues. She slips a beaded bracelet onto his wrist. The plot thickens.
Then, the pièce de résistance: He pulls out his phone and, without a word, flashes that never-before-seen photo of her sleeping. The effect is immediate. She’s stunned—jaw on the floor, mask lifted for a better view. Before she can react, he turns and bolts, leaving her confused, spooked, and desperate to uncover the identity of her masked dancing partner.
A Haunting That Lingers
The next day, the ex posts a panicked Instagram story: “If anyone knows someone who went to [The Event] in a full Skeleton costume, please contact me. I had a very creepy encounter last night and would like this person identified.” Our hero learns of her distress through a mutual friend and—naturally—can’t help but laugh. A year later, he still cracks up thinking about it. She’ll never know who was behind the mask, and the mystery will forever linger like a ghost at the end of the bed.
Why Does This Revenge Hit So Perfectly?
This isn’t just a story about “getting even.” It’s a masterclass in subtlety and showmanship. Instead of direct confrontation or mean-spirited sabotage, the Redditor let the situation—and the costume—do the heavy lifting. There’s something poetic about both exes arriving in skeleton costumes, only for one to unwittingly haunt the other in real time.
It’s also a cathartic tale for anyone who’s ever been wronged and fantasized about the perfect comeback. Sometimes, closure doesn’t come from an argument or a dramatic gesture, but from knowing you’ve left a memorable (and slightly spooky) mark on someone who hurt you.
A Final Word (and an Invitation to Share Your Own Tales)
The best revenge stories are the ones that blend a little humor, a little mystery, and just enough pettiness to make us cheer. As Halloween approaches, let this tale remind us: Sometimes, the skeletons in our closet make the best dance partners—and the best ghost stories.
Have you ever pulled off a petty revenge that left someone haunted (or at least mildly annoyed)? Drop your stories in the comments—after all, everyone loves a good plot twist.
Happy haunting!
Inspired by this viral story on Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge—read the original post here.
Original Reddit Post: Horror movie level revenge on cheating Ex