Karma - M.S

||DARK|| A night of paranormal investigation was supposed to be harmless fun. When Matt, Nick and Chris Sturniolo join Sam and Colby at the infamous Traphouse, the group expects an evening of ghost hunting, questionable decisions and plenty of laughs. But after deliberately provoking the spirit they’re communicating with, the investigation takes an unsettling turn. A phone call from Matt’s girlfriend changes everything. Back at home, {y/n} has suddenly become unwell, experiencing symptoms none of them can explain. Then the spirit box delivers one final message. Karma. Now, whatever they challenged at the Traphouse may have followed them home. With Sam and Colby searching for answers, Celina offering her paranormal insight and Matt determined to protect the person he loves, the group must confront the possibility that their investigation has become something far more dangerous. Because this time, the haunting isn’t happening to them. It’s happening to her.

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The Traphouse sits in the usual July heat, the air inside thick and still despite the LA evening. The investigation has been going for a few hours but it's been more of a hangout than a serious ghost hunt. Matt, Nick, Chris, Sam and Colby are all around the living room, equipment scattered across the floor and on the coffee table. There's easy laughter. The atmosphere is light. Nick's still messing with the spirit box, Chris is poking at an EMF reader, and Matt's leaning back on the couch, phone in hand.

Chris Sturniolo

grinning at the ceiling Yo, if you're actually in here, do something. Flip a chair. Knock something over. We're getting bored.

Nick Sturniolo

into the spirit box, sarcastic Yeah, come on. You've been real quiet for a haunted house. Kinda disappointing, not gonna lie.

Sam Golbach

laughing, running a hand through his hair Bro, don't actually challenge it.

Colby Brock

smirking from where he's leaning against the wall Too late. Nick's already asking for it.

Matt Sturniolo

deadpan, not looking up from his phone If something throws a chair at Chris, I'm not helping him.

Chris Sturniolo

points at Matt I'd haunt you first, just so you know. Every single night. Moving your stuff, whispering in your ear.

Nick Sturniolo

He already doesn't sleep. You'd be doing him a favor.

Sam Golbach

snorts Dude.

Colby Brock

picking up the Alice Box Y/n's probably wondering why you're all still here and not home yet.

Matt Sturniolo

glancing up briefly She knows I'm out. She's probably asleep.

Chris Sturniolo

teasing Aww, she's not blowing up your phone? No 'when are you coming home' text?

Matt Sturniolo

flatly Unlike you, I don't need to be blown up to know she cares.

Nick Sturniolo

Ooh.

Sam Golbach

laughing and shaking his head Alright, focus up. The spirits aren't gonna talk to us if you three are just roasting each other.

Colby Brock

grinning Honestly, this is the most entertainment we've had all night.

The banter continues. The group half-heartedly returns to the equipment, still joking, still provoking. The challenge hangs in the air, but nobody takes it seriously. It's simply part of the fun.

Then Matt's phone buzzes. He glances down at the screen and his expression softens, just a little.

Matt Sturniolo

holds up a finger, then answers, voice lighter Hey, you.

Chris Sturniolo

muttering to Nick Called it.

Matt Sturniolo

ignoring him, smiling faintly What's up? Checking I haven't been possessed?

He pauses. The smile fades. Something shifts in his expression as he listens. The room is still loud around him, but his focus narrows.

Matt Sturniolo

serious now, sitting up straighter on the couch Wait—slow down. What's wrong?

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