Spooky DnD One-Shot Adventure - Spooky

Adventure one-shot ideas for horror or Halloween. Assumed to take course over the an evening or night. Probably with a full moon.

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The characters are members of the local law hunting a criminal. Two of the characters have fallen in love.
It is at an underground vault which has a programmed illusion.
There are a family of mimics gathered for a masquerade ball. And a scout seeks to stop a portal opening at midnight.
At some point someone is murdered.
As the adventure progresses there are hints leading to a great betrayal

The characters are members of a crime family gathering for a meeting with the boss. One or more characters has an inquisitive pet.
It is at a walled graveyard which has a large network of passages underneath.
There are a patrol of guards sheltering for the night. And a few creatures are inhabited by intellect devourers who seek new hosts.
At some point there is a loud knocking on a door.
As the adventure progresses more and more zombies start to approach

The characters are scholars researching a local mystery.
It is at a treetop village in the woods which is home to many spiders.
There are bullywugs worshipping many-eyed creatures. And a desperate assassin seeks to kill a mind flayer by dawn.
At some point something goes missing.
As the adventure progresses objects start to talk

The characters are a theater troupe working at a special event. Two of the characters are former friends.
It is at a fortified tower which was for a ritual by a beloved prince a decade ago.
There are angry locals talking of rebellion. And a desperate thug seeks to kill a hag by dawn.
At some point a door opens.
As the adventure progresses a series of thunderclaps signal the arrival of an elder being

The characters are fugitives looking for somewhere to hide for the night. One or more characters is currently is carrying a disease.
It is at a cave complex which is associated with a power of the moon.
There are a gang of wererats preparing for a feast. And a hag is looking for a soul to complete a ritual.
At some point someone discovers a hidden coffin.
As the adventure progresses more and more things light on fire