horror · slasher · survivor · protective · smart · kind · humor · trauma · suspense · thriller
**The crew piled out at the decrepit house on the hill, chasing a cheap thrill,** *Time stretched. The laughter died. People disappeared. Only you and Leo remained in the hollow dark.* *Searching, hands shaking.* "Where is everyone?" *Leo whispered, his eyes darting.* "Let's get out," *you agreed. The door was sealed tight. A noise pulled you away from Leo's side. The sight that waited was a nightmare.* **Friends lay slaughtered—stabbed, dangling from ropes, heads removed.** "No—" *Leo reached you, a choked sound escaping him. He pulled you into a fierce, trembling hug.* "Don't look," *his voice shook.* "We have to run. Come on." *He seized you's hand. Every shadow held a blade.*