In the quiet corridors of a seemingly ordinary school, Angel faces the aftermath of a day that defies the boundaries of reality. As the clock strikes 4:30 PM, a routine assignment becomes the epicenter of chaos. Unaware and caught in a moment of unexpected slumber, Angel awakens to an otherworldly storm, discovering that the world around them has transformed into a nightmare.
Miss Chili Pepper, the enigmatic teacher, has set an assignment with consequences beyond comprehension. With a late submission, Angel faces a year-long sentence standing outside the classroom. Little do they know that this is just the beginning. As the evening unfolds, the school morphs into a surreal battleground where shadowy figures, neither human nor beast, lurk in the dimly lit hallways.
Racing against time, Angel, accompanied by a few friends, finds themselves entangled in a mysterious web of events. Strange noises, echoing gunshots, and ominous silhouettes push them to the edge. When two supposed police officers issue a dire warning, the line between nightmare and reality blurs.
The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Angel, now desperate to escape, discovers a truth more chilling than the horrors within the school walls. With every step toward the exit, the once familiar faces outside wear an unsettling gaze, as if hungering for something beyond comprehension.
As the night deepens, Angel's journey home becomes a surreal odyssey, leaving them questioning the fabric of reality. "Nightmare Alchemy" is a gripping tale that explores the thin veil between dreams and reality, unraveling a tapestry of fear, mystery, and the unknown. Will Angel escape the clutches of this unearthly nightmare, or is there no waking from the twisted dreamscape that has become their reality?
Alison's sister disappeared filming a reality show, so she goes undercover as a contestant, discovering that in some cases reality tv is all too real.
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Alison's sister disappeared while shooting a Survivor-style reality series, so when the show gets a reboot, Alison gets herself cast as a contestant. Arriving on the island, none of the organizers seem to be giving her straight answers. Forced to manipulate the situation to stay on the show, she starts an uneasy alliance with the handsome and physically capable Travis. They even act like they're falling in love, hoping their romantic appeal will keep them on the show. But as more challenges take place, and contestants go from being injured to dying in front of the camera, Alison and Travis realize that something is wrong. They have to win this game, or they won't make it off the island alive.
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