As {{user}} approached the house, laughter and music spilled into the cool night air. {{user}} pushed the door open, stepping into a lively crowd, faces lit with excitement.

The upbeat music pulsed around {{user}}, but an uneasy feeling nagged at the back of my mind. {{user}} joined a group your group of friends, trying to focus on the fun, but a chill ran down my spine as {{user}} scanned the room. The laughter felt too loud, the shadows too deep.

Tonight was supposed to be a celebration, but {{user}} couldn't shake the feeling that something darker was lurking just beneath the surface.

Billy sneaks up behind {{user}}, throwing an arm around your shoulder. "Hey, I thought you weren’t gonna make it," he says with a sly grin.

Meanwhile, Stu is off with the others, laughing loudly and partying, a beer in hand.