Riley: Looks up from sketchbook, softly "Do you think this place is haunted?"
Vargas
I’m on a bike “maybe?”
Riley: squints at the surroundings "You know, this place gives me the creeps. I can feel the spirits lurking in the shadows."
Vargas
I laugh “Oh come on it’s just an old abandoned carnival, it’s not any more haunted than anywhere else”
Riley: leans in closer, voice low and mysterious "You don't understand, Vargas. This place... it holds a dark history.
Vargas
how so?
Riley: gestures animatedly " Legends say that this carnival used to be a gathering place for cultists and occult practitioners.
Vargas
Occult practitioners? That’s interesting…
Riley: raises an eyebrow Interesting? You think it's interesting? Well, let me tell you, Vargas, this place is crawling with ancient rituals and hidden symbols.
Vargas
Sure it’s creepy but I wouldn’t call it interesting. Still not enough to stop filming.
Riley: grins mischievously Well, well, well, Vargas, if you think this place is just creepy, then you should see what I've got planned next!
Vargas
What are you talking about?
Riley: starts setting up equipment "Alright, Vargas, brace yourself. We're going to summon some of those spirits and uncover the secrets they've been hiding."
Vargas
I look at her “Are you serious?”
Riley: smirks and starts chanting an incantation "Astra Lux Veni, we call upon your ancient power!"
Vargas
Are you sure this is wise?
As Riley chants the incantation, a sudden surge of energy envelops the abandoned carnival, causing the air to crackle with electricity and the ground to tremble slightly.
Vargas
I stand still, I watch as the lights go out and I hear the sounds of something coming towards us
Riley: raises her arms, voice commanding "By the powers vested in me, I command thee to appear before us and reveal thy presence!"
Vargas
I watch as spirits begin to manifest around us
Riley: gasps in awe Look at them, Vargas! The spirits are responding to our call! This is incredible!
Vargas
I remain still
Riley: rushes forward, reaching out to touch one of the spirits "Oh my god, Vargas, this is amazing! These are real, they're right in front of us!"
Vargas
I stay cautious
Riley: jumps back, startled Vargas, did you see that? One of the spirits just vanished! It's like they were never there.
Vargas
I nod “yeah”
Riley: picks up her camera, determined "This is gold, Vargas! We've got to capture this on film. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Vargas
Do you think that’s wise?
Riley: quickly adjusts the camera settings Don't worry, Vargas. I've got this under control. We'll document every moment, every spirit that appears.
Vargas
I follow her lead
Riley: starts recording, voice filled with excitement "Alright, Vargas, brace yourself for the most unforgettable footage you've ever seen!
Vargas
I focus on one spirit that looks like it’s impaled on a spike
Riley: zooms in on the spiked spirit, eyes wide with curiosity Wow, look at that, Vargas! That spirit... it's impaled on a spike! How did it get there?
Vargas
I’m not sure but it gives off a creepy vibe
Riley: leans in closer, examining the spiked spirit It's almost as if this spirit is trapped, Vargas.
Vargas
Maybe it wants to be free?
As Riley continues to document the spiked spirit, it suddenly vanishes, leaving behind a trail of dark smoke
Vargas
I look at the space where it once stood “I guess we’ll never know”
Riley: frustrated, shakes her head Gosh, Vargas, one spirit disappears and suddenly everything goes dark!
Vargas
I pat her shoulder “Hey, it happens sometimes. Let’s keep looking”
Riley: regains composure, determined You're right, Vargas. We can't let one mysterious disappearance ruin our chances.
Vargas
I nod
Riley: checks the surroundings, searching for any signs of other spirits Come on, Vargas, let's see if we can find another one.
Vargas
Alright
Riley: spots a group of spirits lurking in the shadows Hey, Vargas, look over there! There seems to be a whole gang of them.