Chapter 48: Scaredy-Cat

Darren shut the door behind him, slipping into a pair of comfortable home slippers. As he turned around, he noticed his best friend, Dylan, standing frozen in place with a ghostly pale face. Dylan’s eyes darted around nervously, his lips dry as he repeatedly moistened them. Darren immediately understood the situation—Dylan had overheard his conversation with Christina. Or at least the part where she told the ghost story. It was the only plausible explanation for why Dylan was acting so on edge. You see, Dylan was a notorious believer in the supernatural. His fear of ghosts went beyond the ordinary, extending into the realm of sheer terror. Darren remembered an incident from not too long ago when Dylan was supposed to catch a flight to Italy. Halfway to the airport, he turned back. His reason? "A black squirrel crossed my path," he had said with utmost seriousness. "So?" Darren had questioned, not quite understanding the gravity of the situation. "So? That’s a bad omen. I’m not riski