Cheered to Death

Write a story about a mischief-causing spirit that only kills people who laugh at its antics.

This prompt takes a humorous spin on the concept of death by hilarity. Your spectral character may truly believe that it’s providing a service by bringing the ultimate joy – laughter resulting in an eternal sleep. This narrative paves the way to explore themes like laughter’s connection to health, the morbid line between pleasure and pain, and the dual nature of humor – all the while maintaining a sense of absurdity and dark humor.