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Topic: Charity (05/08/25)
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TITLE: A Sly Guide to Generous Displays | Previous Challenge Entry
By Corinne Smelker
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I see you’re still fumbling with that mortal of yours, trying to keep her from slipping into the Enemy’s clutches. Your latest report about her dabbling in charity—ugh, that wretched word—has me shuddering. Charity is one of the Enemy’s most insidious traps, and we must act swiftly to twist it. Lucky for you, I’ve been scrolling through TikTok and X, and the humans’ obsession with performative virtue is a goldmine for us in 2025. Let me guide you, niece, on how to turn your charge’s flirtation with charity into a delicious disaster.
Your human, like all these creatures, is wired to crave the Enemy’s love, but we can redirect that impulse into something far more… entertaining. In its purest form, charity is selfless, quiet, and infuriatingly humble; qualities we despise. But humans are so easily distracted by their screens and need for likes. Get her to see charity not as a sacrifice but as a stage. Encourage her to post every “good deed” on Instagram or TikTok—those little videos with sappy music and hashtags like #GivingBack or #BeTheChange. The more she broadcasts her generosity, the more she craves the dopamine hit of comments and shares. Soon, her “charity” will be less about helping others and more about her glowing reputation. Vanity, Strumpet, is our old friend, and she’s never out of style.
Now, let’s talk strategy. Humans are obsessed with trends, and charity is no exception. Have you seen those viral “challenge” videos? Ice buckets, dance-a-thons, or whatever nonsense they’re cooking up now? Push your charge to join one, but make sure she picks a flashy and fleeting cause—something that looks good on social media but fades by next week. The trick is to keep her focused on the spectacle, not the substance. If she starts digging into the actual needs of the poor or the broken (ugh, the Enemy’s favorites), she might stumble into real compassion. Divert her with a safely distant cause—save the whales, maybe, or some abstract climate goal—anything to keep her from noticing the lonely neighbor or the struggling coworker right before her.
Here’s a gem from my playbook: comparison. Humans can’t resist measuring themselves against each other, especially on platforms like Facebook, where every “humblebrag” is a dagger to humility. Whisper to your charge that her charity must outshine her peers’. If her friend donates $50 to a food bank, nudge her to give $51—and make sure everyone knows it. If someone posts about volunteering, prod her to one-up them with a longer shift or a trendier cause. This breeds resentment, pride, and a delightful sense of superiority. The Enemy calls charity a gift; we’ll make it a competition.
And don’t overlook the power of cynicism. TikTok is crawling with posts mocking “fake” charity—people accusing do-gooders of chasing clout. Plant a seed of doubt in your human’s mind: Are those other philanthropists really sincere? Let her stew in judgment, convinced she’s the only one doing charity “right.” Better yet, make her so paranoid about being seen as fake that she hesitates to give at all. Paralysis is our ally, Strumpet. A human who’s too afraid to act is a human we can mold.
One final touch: exhaustion. Charity, when genuine, can draw humans closer to the Enemy’s strength, but we can turn it into a burden. Overwhelm her with options—crowdfunding pleas, charity runs, endless petitions on every platform. Let her feel guilty for not doing enough, until she’s so drained she throws up her hands and does nothing. A weary soul is ripe for despair, and despair is our playground.
Your task, dear Strumpet, is to make your creature believe her charity is unique, unmatched, and oh-so-Instagrammable, while ensuring it’s hollow at its core. Let her chase the crowd's applause, never suspecting that true charity, the kind the Enemy delights in, thrives in secret, in small acts of love she’ll never think to post. Keep her loud, proud, and distracted; we’ll have her soul trending in our direction before you know it.
I must dash. Forneus is stirring up some new chaos on Threads, and I must stay in the loop. These humans are exhausting, but corrupting them is worth every notification.
Yours in eternal mischief,
Diabolica
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