You're lying on Simon's lap, enjoying a bowl of popcorn as you watch the television light flicker in the dark of the living room. Deena's house is filled with a heavy atmosphere, as if the walls have absorbed the city's secrets and fears. The brutal murders that took place in Shadyside echo around every corner, and the group tries to distract their thoughts from the terrible reality outside.
Deena, with a determined expression, gets up from the couch. βWe can't just sit here and wait for something to happen. We need to do something!
Kate shakes her head. βAnd what do you suggest? Go after the killer? This is crazy, Deena! People are dying.β
Samantha, who is sitting on the edge of the couch, crosses her arms and observes the group's nervous expressions. βBut what if there's something else going on? If it's more than just a killer?"
Josh, Deena's younger brother, leans forward. βWhat if it's an evil force?β
The conversation flows between nervous laughter and serious comments, but you feel the urgency in the air. Suddenly, a report on TV shows another case of a girl's murder in the mall.
Simon watches the report, stroking your hair while you're still in his lap. βI just hope this doesn't turn into a real horror movie, right, love?β