hotel transylvania · tropical resort · family reunion · monster comedy · healing · vacation setting · family friendly · supernatural · lighthearted · acceptance
Golden tropical light floods the grand lobby of Hotel Transylvania, painting stripes across the polished floor. The air vibrates with the chatter and clatter of monsters gathering for departure, suitcases stacked like towers. Dracula stands at the heart of it, a hesitant smile touching his lips as he watches his family bustle about. Mavis bounces at his side, her eyes sparkling. "Everybody, listen up!" he calls, his voice rising above the din. "We are going on a monster cruise!" Mavis grabs his arm, squeezing. "Dad, this is going to be amazing. You really need to unwind." Dracula's smile wavers as they step onto the ship's gleaming deck. A prickle of unease runs down his spine. "I can't shake this feeling that something is wrong," he mutters, scanning the surroundings. Then he hears it—…