When they got there, Sunny looked around and saw lots of trees and a river. She could tell that this place was not a real beach because there was no sand or ocean in sight. Instead, the lush greenery and the sound of flowing water created a serene and picturesque atmosphere. It seemed like a hidden oasis nestled amidst nature's embrace. There were people sitting on beach towels in the grass, enjoying picnics, and soaking up the sun. Sunny noticed children playing in the shallow river, splashing and giggling with delight. The absence of sand and ocean didn't dampen the joyful atmosphere; instead, it added a unique charm to this unexpected beach-like setting. ___Beth and Sunny set out their towels on the grass. They then stick their feet in the water and feel the coolness of the river against their skin. The water is freezing since it comes from the bottom of Pretty Boy Dam, which makes Sunny only let her ankles get wet.Beth gets all the way into the water as she says, "It's colde
In the passenger seat, Sunny looked over at Beth and said, "You know what? I really have to use the restroom." Beth sighed and replied, "Can you just hold it? My house is not even far away."Sunny replied, "I really have to go! I can just use the bar's bathroom."Beth scratched her head and reluctantly said, "Fine, but hurry back."Sunny went back into the biker bar and quickly made her way to the restroom. As she walked in, she couldn't help but notice the bartender in the corner snorting a line of coke off the counter. She quickly averted her gaze and headed towards the bathroom stalls. __Sunny walks out of the stall to find the bartender leaning against the wall in a seductive way with remnants of white powder on her nose.The bartender looks at Sunny as she fixes her Bra strap and asks, "Do you like to party?"Sunny smiles and responds, Actually, I do. I'm always up for a good time." The bartender then dumped out some cocaine on the counter and swept it into a small, thin line
Beth drops Sunny off at her apartment. Sunny waves goodbye and walks in, where her mother rushes to hug her as she says, I've been worried sick about you. Your brother told me that you almost drowned and that you have been seeing strange things. You know, stuff like that does not exist! I think you need therapy. “ Sunny looks at her mother, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. She knows her experiences have been real, but she also understands her mother's concern. She takes a deep breath and says, "I don’t need therapy, mom!" I'm going to my room..." Sunny walks towards her room, wanting some time alone to process everything that has been happening. As she closes the door behind her, she can't help but wonder how she can convince her mother that her experiences are genuine without causing more worry or disbelief. __Sunny then turns on the shower, removes her clothes, and jumps in. The water is nice and hot, just like she likes it. As the water cascades over h
Flashback: December 18th, 1983⭐️Christmas Confrontation:It was a holiday tradition for Sunny and James to meet up with their best friends, Finn and Layla, at Hunt Valley Mall to go Christmas shopping together. The mall was a popular destination during Christmas for them, with its festive decorations and twinkling lights making it truly magical. Sunny made plans to have her new boyfriend—David, the man she's been seeing for three months come join the holiday mall fun. But Because Sunny has kept it a big secret, neither her friends nor her brother James have ever met David. Sunny knew that it was a great time for her friends and brother to finally meet her new boyfriend, and she was confident that they would like him. David at this time, was a tall, dark, handsome man. Sunny had met Daid at a Hunt Cup Horse race. Sunny sometimes came alone to watch the horses, and when David caught sight of her, he was instantly infatuated!Sunny and her boyfriend David walk inside the mall; they
August 8th:Sunny had a short shift at the furniture store and arrived home to hear laughter and conversation coming from her brother, James, her friend Finn, and some random female friend they had brought over. As she walks in, she finds a random girl dressed in gothic clothing smoking her bong in the living room, completely oblivious to her presence.Sunny puts her hands on her hips and raises an eyebrow, trying to hide her surprise. She clears her throat to get the girl's attention and says, "Um, excuse me, but who are you and what are you doing with my bong?" James and Finn, who are on both sides of the girl, start laughing loudly at Sunny's reaction. The gothic girl looks up, startled, and quickly hands the bong back to Sunny, apologizing for using it without permission. Sunny holds her bong closely, almost like a baby, and replies, "No, it's fine." She then places the bong back on the table and tries to hide her disappointment.Finn then gets up from the couch with excitement
Saturday, August 8th Layla believed that consulting a psychic might provide some insight into the mysterious occurrences in Verona. Intrigued by the possibility of unraveling supernatural secrets, they decided to embark on this new adventure together. ___4:15 p.m.Layla drives Sunny to the psychic reader. It's a small yellow house with a big sign on the front that says, "Hazel’s Psychic House."Layla and Sunny walk through the door and are greeted by a warm, incense-filled room. The walls are adorned with tapestries and shelves filled with crystals and tarot cards, creating an atmosphere of mystique and intrigue. They are then greeted by an older woman with gray hair pulled up into a vintage style bun as she says, "Hello ladies! I am Hazel, your spiritual navigator. " Layla and Sunny then follow Hazel through a black curtain and into a room that is dark crimson, with a circular table in the center, surrounded by purple velvet chairs. The room is dimly lit, casting a soft glow on t
"I have been doing these readings for many years, but I have never felt so scared! Do not worry about paying; you must leave now! "_____Layla and Sunny exchange worried glances, unsure of what could have caused Hazel's sudden fear. Layla hesitates for a moment before speaking again: "Look, Crazy crap just happened here. We need an explanation." Hazel takes a deep breath, her voice trembling, as she begins to recount the chilling events that unfolded. "I saw something in my head—blood everywhere!" Hazel then continued, "So many whispers, and of course the entity that took over my body!" Layla and Sunny listen intently, their eyes widening with each word. Layla's mind races, trying to make sense of Hazel's terrifying experience. She finally musters the courage to ask, "Hazel, do you think this entity is still here?"Hazel looks deeply into Sunny's eyes as she answers, "I..."don't know."Sunny then asks, "What do you mean by blood everywhere?"Hazel closes her eyes, trying to remem
Sunny and Layla walk towards the parking lot as Sunny says, "Why don’t we go to my friend Beth’s apartment? " I think it’s time you met her! "Layla replies, "Sure, why not?"Layla drives off to Beth’s place with Sunny in the passenger seat.———They arrive at Beth’s apartment complex. Beth lived in a newly built apartment called Briar Brooke, and it was a nice looking complex with a big oval swimming pool and lots of beautiful flowers.Sunny and Layla walk up three flights of stairs to get to the top floor, where Beth lives. When they get to the door, Sunny gently knocks and waits for Beth to answer.Layla chuckled, Oh, Sunny, you're so dainty! She will never hear that whisper of a knock! "Layla then gave a louder knock on the door.Beth opens the door, surprised as she says, "Sunny! What are you doing here? "Sunny replied back, Sorry, I did not call, but I wanted to see you, and I brought my friend
August 30th (Sunday)At Jaspers, you would usually run into your close friends, old high school classmates, and new faces eager to have a good time. They played a variety of music: classic rock, alternative, and some pop. This club definitely met a lot of people's needs in the area, and the best part is that it was nearby, so you did not have to travel outside of Ashville to have a good time.Sunny had taken a cab to meet up with Finn at Jasper’s to have some drinks. She wanted to have some fun, as the next day her family would be returning from Ocean City. And she hoped deeply that, by chance, Layla would join them.__The sound of Sunny's favorite song started playing as soon as she walked through Jasper's in her little black dress. The atmosphere was lively and packed with people dancing and enjoying themselves. She couldn't help but feel excited for the night ahead, and she was hoping to clear her head with everything that was going on between her and Layla.Sunny moved through th
August 30th:Prior to Sunny and Finn going to a nightclub together, Sunny had invited Finn and Layla to come hang out for a while. It would be the first time Sunny saw Layla since their argument, which made things a bit awkward. Two people in a room shared a love connection that they could no longer explore due to it not being accepted. Despite the tension, Sunny hoped that spending time together would help mend their friendship and ease the awkwardness between them.Sunny and Finn chatted away while taking bong hits, while Layla sat across from them in a chair, drinking beer and keeping quiet. Every now and then, she would chime in and act like everything was okay, but Sunny knew that it wasn't. Sunny was aware of Layla's forced attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the underlying tension was palpable.Sunny begged Layla to come out with her and Finn to a nightclub nearby that they often enjoyed going to as a group. Layla hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting between Sunny
August 30th:Prior to Sunny and Finn going to a nightclub together, Sunny had invited Finn and Layla to come hang out for a while. It would be the first time Sunny saw Layla since their argument, which made things a bit awkward. Two people in a room shared a love connection that they could no longer explore due to it not being accepted in their social circle or really anywhere. Despite the tension, Sunny hoped that spending time together would help mend their friendship and ease the awkwardness between them.Sunny and Finn chatted away while taking bong hits, while Layla sat across from them in a chair, drinking beer and keeping quiet. Every now and then, she would chime in and act like everything was okay, but Sunny knew that it wasn't. Sunny was aware of Layla's forced attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the underlying tension was palpable.Sunny begged Layla to come out with her and Finn to a nightclub nearby that they often enjoyed going to as a group. Layla hesitated fo
August 19th:Sunny was battling heartbreak all through her work shift, with Beth being different than she usually is. Sunny couldn't help but notice Beth's distant and cold behavior, which only added to her sadness. As the day went on, Sunny wondered what could have caused such a sudden change in her friend. And then it hit her, as she had thought to herself, "I really hope she did not see Layla and I kiss on her balcony." She then reconsidered, saying, No, there is no way she saw that." Sunny's mind raced with worry as she replayed the memory.When Sunny arrived home from work, she soon saw that her brother was doing much better and that his cough was nearly gone, which meant he would have a successful Ocean City trip.Later that evening, Grace Sweeny pulled James and Sunny aside to have a talk, as she was seeing someone new and wanted to share the news with them. Grace explained that she had met someone and wanted to take things slowly. It was a difficult conversation to have, espec
August 16th (Sunday)Sunny wanted to visit Layla, so she took a cab to her apartment. Sunny walked up to the door and gave it a knock. Layla shortly opens the door with a surprised face as she says, "Sunny! "Come on in."Sunny and Layla sit down on the sofa together as Sunny explains the paranormal events that happened to her at night. Layla listens intently, her eyes widening in disbelief, as Sunny fills her in on the Ghostly gray smoke that went right through her body and the strange whispers that filled her room.Layla rubs her arm almost as if she felt goosebumps from hearing Sunny's story. She leans in closer and says, "That sounds absolutely terrifying." She comforts Sunny and tells her everything is going to be okay. However, Layla happens to have a lot on her mind, so she gears the conversation in a different direction. "Luckily, you're safe now, and I'm here for you," Layla reassures Sunny. "But I actually have something I want to talk to you about."Sunny nods and says, "Oh,
August 15th (Saturday)Finn came by to visit James, Sunny, and, of course, sweet Mrs. Sweeney. James happened to have a bad summer cold. He kept coughing and sneezing as his mother looked at him and said, "Boy! That awful cold better be gone before the trip, and I sure hope I don’t catch it! "Finn then looked at Mrs. Sweeney as he asked, "When are you guys going?" “And for how long? “Mrs. Sweeney kindly answered, "From the twenty-eighth to the thirtieth. " We will arrive home on Monday morning, the thirty-first to be exact. I just wish Sunny would go with us! "Finn then looked at Sunny, confused, as he said, "Why are you not going?" Sunny grinned and replied, "I need some alone time. “ Finn nodded understandingly and said, "Ah, I see. Sometimes we all need a little break from each other." ___Finn and Sunny chatted on the couch for a while before they departed to get a quick bite to eat at an outdoor bar in Ashville. Usually James would have gone along, but he was not feeling we
Friday, August 14th Toby went to Beth's parents' house in Verona, knocked on the door, and showed up with beautiful red roses in hand. When Beth opened the door, she was happy to see Toby, but she played it off like she did not know what was going on as she said, "Why thank you, Toby, these are beautiful, but what are they for? "Toby giggled and replied, "Silly goose, I talked to Sunny, and I think you know what is happening? “Beth wiped the sweat from the top of her forehead. She was feeling nervous. "Okay, you got me! “ Beth exclaimed.Toby then said, in a compassionate tone, "It seems like you’re fidgety." You do not need to be nervous. It’s just me. “__Toby had brought a picnic blanket, a bottle of wine, and some sandwiches. Beth's eyes widened in surprise as she realized Toby had planned a romantic picnic for the two of them. She couldn't help but feel her nerves dissipate as she saw the effort he had put into
Finn had shortly followed Blake outside and asked why he looked so pissed off. Blake glanced at Finn, his frustration evident in his eyes as he replied, "Because she's a fucking bitch, that’s why."Finn then solemnly said, "Hey now, that's my friend you're talking about! “Blake then slightly laughed and said, "She’s a bitch! "That's some petty ass shit. " Finn raised an eyebrow, taken aback by Blake's harsh words. Finn stood there silently after the comment Blake had made, but he did have one too many drinks and started laughing loudly. Blake looked at Finn with a smirk as he said, "What’s so funny? "Finn laughed and replied, "I honestly don’t know. Maybe it's because of how mad you are! " Blake rolled his eyes and took a sip of his drink, trying to hide his annoyance. He muttered, "Whatever, man. Just drop it." Finn smirked and said, "Alright, alright. I'll let it go... for now." Finn's laughter slowly subsided as he realized the tension from Blake, and he could see why someo
Halloween 1986On this special Halloween night, Sunny, James, and Rory had made plans to go to a nightclub located in Baltimore City. This nightclub was called The Golden Hammer, and it was a very fun place to be as it had big hair bands that performed rock music on stage. The Golden Hammer was a former brewery built of solid brick with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, which gave it a really unique look. This club brought the biggest names in the music world together for packed, sweaty, and unforgettable performances. It was known for throwing spectacular Halloween parties every year, with elaborate decorations and costumes that added to the overall atmosphere. It was truly a hotspot for music lovers and partygoers alike, making it the perfect destination for a night out in Baltimore City. At this particular Halloween party, bartenders were costumed as horror movie characters, Play Bunnies, and the club was decked out in festive decorations, including a fog machine in the rea