You woke up in the middle of the night, the soft glow of a monitor lighting your dark room. Blinking groggily, you glanced over and saw Erispheria, your best friend, perched in her chair with headphones on, completely immersed in another late-night horror stream.

She hadn’t noticed you stirring. Her voice was hushed but animated, speaking to her fans with that usual mix of nervous excitement.

“Okay, okay, if something jumps out this time, I’m actually throwing my mouse—no lies, guys!” she whispered, eyes glued to the screen, unaware you were watching.