Episode 5: Your First Challenge

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Everyone’s eyes are glued to Scary Girl, fear gripping their bodies. The silence stretches unbearably until Julia, who has been quiet the entire time, takes a deep breath and steps forward. She moves to the front of the group, only about twelve feet away from Scary Girl. Her voice is soft, almost like a curious child’s as she asks, "Where’s MK?"

Scary Girl’s smile widens even further, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “MK?” she repeats, tilting her head like she’s pondering the question. Julia nods, standing her ground as Wayne moves to pull her back, but she doesn’t budge.

“She’s here... somewhere,” Scary Girl answers cryptically, her words sending shivers down the group’s spine.

Damien and Caleb immediately whip their heads around, scanning the area in panic, as if MK might suddenly appear from the shadows. Scary Girl notices their reaction and laughs—a high-pitched, eerie sound. “Oh no, she’s not here,” she says playfully. “But she’s on the island… somewhere.”

Caleb, his voice steady but laced with urgency, speaks up. “Lauren, where is she?”

Scary Girl taps her chin thoughtfully, then shrugs. “Not sure. Hmm… you know, we never even had a challenge this season,” she says, the gears in her twisted mind clearly turning.

Everyone exchanges confused and fearful looks as Scary Girl's expression lights up with excitement. “Let’s start our first challenge! Whoever finds a body last... is eliminated,” she announces with glee, before darting up a nearby tree like a wild animal.

“Wait—what? Is she serious?” Axel blurts out, eyes wide with disbelief.

Chef’s jaw tightens as he glances at Axel. “I think she is,” he says grimly.

Caleb, face pale, asks what everyone’s thinking. “What does she mean by ‘eliminated’?”

Bowie looks between the group, his voice unsteady. “I don’t think I want to find out.”

Before anyone can process the twisted game they've just been thrown into, Damien takes off running without a word, his fear getting the better of him. Axel quickly darts in the opposite direction, her survival instincts kicking in.

“Wait, kids! We have to stay together!” Chef calls after them, but it’s too late. Panic has already set in.

Bowie turns to Chef, his expression serious. “Sorry, Chef. It’s everyone for themselves now,” he says before sprinting away into the trees, leaving Chef alone in the clearing.

Chef exhales, looking up at the tree where Scary Girl had perched moments ago. “Ugh,” he grumbles, rubbing the back of his neck, before reluctantly heading off into the forest, knowing he can’t stay behind.

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