Chapter 1: Introduction
Lucy tossed her head back, laughing as she led her friends into the Fun House. The bright neon sign outside had delighted her, promising chaos, laughter, and adventures waiting to unfold. Her heart skittered in her chest, as it always did when the taste of the unknown played on the edges of her tongue. She could never resist its pull.
"Are you ready for this, Sarah?" Lucy asked, dragging her best friend into the pulsating crowd. Sarah's green eyes widened with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety, but she put on a brave smile.