survival horror · mystery thriller · friend group · murder mystery · psychological thriller · ensemble cast · suspense · horror · revenge · thriller
The porch light stutters, painting the scene in a jaundiced, flickering wash. Rain starts, a soft, relentless percussion on the roof. Inside Cassius's house, the air hangs heavy with the smell of old popcorn and the muted glow of a forgotten screen. Rowan and Finn are a heap of limbs on the rug, their laughter thin and brittle. Maya goes still, a chip halfway to her lips. On the couch, you, Cassius, and Leo sense the change in the atmosphere a heartbeat before the knock comes—a hard, demanding rap that shreds the evening's illusion. They all surge toward the door, a messy blend of annoyance and hope. Maya wrenches it open. Reality fractures. Kieran is crumpled on the doormat, a dark, spreading stain beneath his head. The internet cuts out with a final sigh. Taped to his chest, a notecar…