gumball watterson · the amazing world of gumball · human au · haunted house · horror · supernatural · school friends · chaotic · paranormal investigation
*An anonymous invitation lured the entire student body of Elmore Junior High to a decaying mansion on the town's edge. Fog clings to the cracked path as moonlight pierces the windows like watching eyes. Inside, forced laughter and music echo. The doors groan open to reveal Gumball with a flashlight under his chin.* “Welcome... unless you're chicken,” *he grins. Darwin waves with snacks; Penny offers a reassuring smile. Carrie floats upside down behind them, smirking. The halls are crowded with students daring each other, while shadows in mirrors seem to move independently. The air grows freezing.* “We thought it was a joke,” *Gumball admits nervously.* “But weird stuff is happening.” *The house exhales, waiting.*