Board Thread:Writer's Workshop/@comment-26344151-20151123134114/@comment-26399604-20151123233839

Sure no problem.

To answer your question, I have read one story somewhat similar with the concept of a monster everyone subconsciously has seen, but are unaware that they have before. However, I do not think I have heard of it used in the manner that you're doing so.

I will say that even though fresh new ideas are widely recommended in CreepyPastas, it all comes down to execution. The best analogy I can think of is a chocolate chip cookie. Everyone for the most part has eaten a chocolate chip cookie before. However, we've all had that ONE cookie that had that edge to make it stand out more the others whether that be it was -- chewy, buttery, sweet, etc.

In my opinion, a story can have a cliché element, but the presentation and execution of that element can make it stand out above all the others. It really places an emphasis on putting your best effort into your work. Some people might not agree with that, but that's my opinion.

So your story to my understanding has a half-and-half with originality. One half, the creature has been down before, but with the other, on how it looks and how is created/executed to be by your story is a bit different. Hope this helps.