Title: The Dark Matriarch of Springfield

A/N: First of all thank you to those that have read and reviewed this story since it started. I have had this plot in mind since watching The Simpsons and this was the reason why I registered here-for this reason do not be surprised if it has been removed. That is because I am going to redo it in a script format that would better suit it. I have already made a PM to some of my faithful reviewers out there (snoboz, Reverend Lovejoy, Fionn Whelen) and any that have read it but not reviewed-yes I know you are out there heh heh-keep in mind that I am continuing this story but it will be done for better reading and enjoyment to the imaginations.

I always pictured this story as part of a special episode (maybe a series finale) or movie and thus this is why I chose it that way.

Fear not: The plotlines and characters are still the same but a few actions will be jumbled around so you may notice somethings filled in where they weren't there before as well as a chance to easily moniter some grammical errors and mistakes. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

TO THOSE THAT ARE ABOUT TO READ THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME I WELCOME YOU AND HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

1. If anything, this is a AU of Season Six through Nine (my favorite seasons which I base the story on) and you will see some references in certain episodes. Also, this takes place post Maude death.

2. Because its an AU you might find some characters OOC (probably more to do with Maude and Reverend Lovejoy) but I do it with a plot and at least some explainable background to what I would call thier "character developement". So please before you spam a review with "Why did they do that" or "She doesn't do that" its a AU and a fanfic so as the writer of this fanfic I can play around with some of the characters to add a little spice to the entertainment. Its not illegal as long as I disclaim that they are not owned by me and its fun. You should try it sometime with fanfics of your own.

3. THIS IS M-RATED FOR A REASON! When I planned it out I knew right away before this was done on paper that there will be some disturbing images that would make the scariest of THOH stories look tame. This deals heavily in language, satanic and monsterous gore, character death (both OC and Simpsons), adult language, and other things that if you are sensitive to I advise having parental guidence to read this or failing that have someone with a stronger stomach read it for you and then tell you how it goes...either way you are reading this at your own risk.

4. I assume you all upon looking at this story have a basic concept of The Simpsons, the characters, and thier quirks if not please see the show (it is really worth your time and eyes its a great show!) before reading.

5. VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! HAVE FUN READING THIS! I WROTE THIS NOT FOR MYSELF BUT FOR ANYONE A FAN OF THE SIMPSONS OR WHO JUST LOVE A GOOD READ! AND IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM I WELCOME THEM OPENLY AND HAPPILY!

For both New and Old readers just a background and reminder of the story

The Dark Matriarch of Springfield is a horror epic that centers around The Crosses; a old family that wove a evil influence around Sprinfield from the 16th century to the 1900s. The Crosses were headed by a man and woman named Gideon and Elizabeth who were killed by the townspeople for witchcraft. Actually, Elizabeth died by hanging and Gideon was shot trying to intervene in her arrest. It should it noted that they had four children: three of whom hid away during the death of thier parents and one being a infant was taken away to be raised by a childless couple who turn out to be the forefather and mother of Homer J Simpson.

Elizabeth confesses that she is truely a witch and vows that a child will resurrect her and she will have her revenge before the noose tightens around her neck.

Gideon is according to legend upon being in Hell trades his soul for enternal life so when he walks on the earth he will be present for the resurrection of Elizabeth but before he left he stole Death's scythe and broke through the doorway between the living and the dead leaving it open for monsters to crawl through. Death has been trying to find him and get his scythe back ever since.

(( They, the monsters, are mostly just scavengers trying to survive in a strange world and eat what they can and hide where they can like stray animals. That is why Elizabeth and Gideon are not usually around when they attack the characters ))

The story has a alot of Judeo-Christian themes (battle between good and evil) as well as a few made-up backstories for some minor npc simpson characters

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN THE SIMPSONS! I OWN THE CROSSE FAMILY AND THIER HISTORY THAT I HAVE MADE UP MYSELF AND WORKED IT INTO THIS SERIES AS WELL AS MY OWN OC CHARACTER: CATHERINE DAVISON WHICH YOU WILL ALL MEET IN THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY. THANK YOU AND ENJOY!