That night, Georgiana sat comfortably on her couch, the soft glow of the television illuminating the cozy room. The world outside was quiet, and she was lost in the latest episode of her favorite show when suddenly, a knock echoed through her home.
Surprised, she glanced at the clock; it was late, and she hadn’t expected anyone. “Who could that be?” she murmured to herself, her heart racing a little. Maya, her closest friend, was away and not due back for a long while. She muted the TV, an unsettling feeling creeping in, and made her way cautiously to the door.
Peeking through the security camera, Georgiana saw a group of unfamiliar faces. But there, among them, was Marcus, a dear friend she trusted implicitly. With a mix of apprehension and curiosity, she opened the double doors.
“Marc
