The invitation said: “Zombie party. Brains optional. Costumes mandatory.”
Mia showed up with fake blood dripping down her chin and a t-shirt that read I’m FINE . Chloe wore a torn prom dress and a crown made of bent spoons. Jade just glued a third eye to her forehead and called it “post-apocalyptic psychic.”
They didn’t scream. They didn’t hide.
Then Chloe grabbed a fireplace poker. Jade shoved the snack table over like a riot shield. Mia locked eyes with Sam and whispered, “Best party ever.”
Real zombies. Gray skin. Empty eyes. Moaning for real brains.
For three full seconds, no one moved.