Waking Nightmares**
In the sleepy town of Maplewood, where the streets whispered secrets and the moon cast eerie shadows, a new terror stirred from its grave—no longer the stuff of legends but a haunting reality.
The legend of Elara Ward had faded into obscurity. Years ago, she was the town's outcast, a misunderstood woman tortured by loss and betrayal. Accused of witchcraft, she was burned at the stake, her screams a haunting memory etched in the minds of those who lived through the horror. As flames engulfed her body, she vowed revenge, declaring that one day she would reclaim her power—through the dreams of the innocent.
Now, decades later, the townsfolk had all but forgotten Elara’s dark past, until a series of bizarre occurrences began to unfold. Adolescents from Maplewood High started experiencing vivid and horrifying nightmares featuring a woman with long, flowing hair and eyes that glowed like embers. They would awaken, drenched in sweat, hearts pounding, only to find faintly charred marks upon their skin, as if the dreams were seeping into reality.
One fateful night, a group of friends—Megan, Riley, Jake, and...