Ashely leans against the locker, arms crossed, tapping her foot impatiently.
timidly steps forward Hey, Ashely, we need to talk about something. It's important.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Important, huh? This better be good.
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, great. So, what's this about our past?
i need you to remember someone from our past
pauses for a moment, her eyes narrowing Someone from our past, huh? Who exactly?
her expression hardens Jayden? Why should I remember him?
he went missing after that night
sighs heavily, uncrossing her arms Fine, let's talk about that night.
do you remember the camping trip?
looks away, biting her lip Yeah, I remember. It was supposed to be fun, but things took a dark turn.
do you remember how he disappeared?
takes a deep breath, looking conflicted Yeah, I remember. We were all panicking, searching for him everywhere.
hesitates, then shakes her head No, I don't. But there was a rumor...
takes a deep breath, looks determined There was a rumor that someone saw him being taken by some kind of cult.
leans in closer, whispering They said it was a cult that deals with the supernatural.
pauses, her gaze uncertain I don't know what to believe anymore.
we have to find out what happened to him
nods, determination in her eyes Yeah, we have to. But it won't be easy.
i have an idea where we can start
leans in closer, listening intently Alright, tell me your idea. We'll start digging tonight.
there's a house on the outskirts of town that a group of people suspect to be the cult's hideout
grabs her phone, quickly searching for the address Alright, let's do this.
meet me there at midnight
ends the call, determination in her eyes Alright, I'll meet you there. Let's uncover the truth about Jayden.
i hope we're prepared for anything
grabs a flashlight and a conceal-and-carry bag We better be ready for anything.
i brought a map of the layout
takes the map from Asher, studying it closely Alright, let's go over the plan.
we should approach from the east side, there's minimal security there
nods, pointing at the map Alright, we'll approach from the east side and see what we can find.
be careful, there have been rumors of traps inside
takes a deep breath, determination in her eyes Don't worry, I'll be careful.
takes a flashlight and conceals it in her jacket pocket. She checks her phone for messages before nodding to Asher Let's go.
whispers stay quiet, we're close
As Ashely and Asher approach the house, they hear strange noises coming from inside. Suddenly, a group of robed figures appears before them, blocking their path.
panicking, whispers urgently Run! We need to get out of here!
running alongside Asher, glancing back They're chasing us!
spots a small gate in the distance There! That might be our way out!