"Anna swore her grandma’s manor was just ‘old and cozy,’ so of course she invited us—and dragged everyone else along—for this sleepover. The place is huge, too quiet, and way too easy to get lost in. Mark and Lila are upstairs exploring like it’s an adventure, while Anna keeps insisting the creaks are just ‘the house settling.’ I don’t buy it. I promised I’d stick close to you tonight, no matter what happens. Best friends don’t leave each other in places like this."