Celia Vargas pov

I ordered my Red Riding Hood costume online. It came right on time. I was getting ready to go to the party. I let my hair fall onto my shoulder. The costume was red riding cloak with a hood and a sleeveless black leather dress underneath. It looked badass, I love the costume. I was holding a basket full of fake cookies which I had to buy separately. I applied some light makeup and put a red lipstick on. Red lipstick look odd on me but who cares. I put up the hood over my head, yes I am ready. I am excited to see other's costumes. Ambrose didn't told me about his costume, I asked him several times but he is not saying anything. I am gonna die with this suspense, I went downstairs. Dad was scrolling through his phone. After saying bye to my dad I left the house. I took a cab, Ambrose house is not that far but I feel weird wearing this costume. I kinda hate when people stare at me. There were some children on the road, dressed as different types of characters and monsters. I love halloween, we can become anyone at this time of the month. You can be a beautiful snow Queen or an scary evil demon, it's fun to be anyone.

After few minutes I arrived his house. I pay the driver and exit the car. Ambrose's house was on fire. His porch was decorated with scary carved pumpkins, headless horseman, Jack-o-lantern and evil gnomes. There was also a peculiar looking Gargoyle, its eyes looked real. Suddenly I remembered, Gargoyles are the guardian of the curse, they keep an eye on me. Is it real? Maybe I am thinking too much, it's just for decoration purpose.

Ambrose's house was fully covered with red fairy lights, including the trees. They invested a lot, I love everything. As I was walking towards the door, I saw blood on the ground. It must be fake blood for scaring people. I slowly knock on the door. I could hear the loud music from outside. A guy open the door, he was dressed formally and he was wearing a masquerade mask. He was looking at me from head to toe, is he judging me? I can judge him too though it suits him. But he should not wear it here, it's not a costume.

"What are you? Red Hood girl?" Said the guy. Seriously! Red Hood girl? Does he don't know anything about red riding hood? I don't believe this. I guess nobody read those old fables nowadays. But those are classics.

"I am Red Riding Hood, now excuse me" I said with an attitude. I could not tell his expression because of his mask. But judging by his lips, he looked confused and serious. The guy moved away from the door. Thank god, finally! I enter the house and quickly felt like to leave this place. I hate it. The place was crowded with sweaty bodies rubbing against eachother. Some people were pushing and stamping on my toes. Can't they see? People were dancing like psychos, Some were making out and some were passed out on the floor. I couldn't recognise anyone, except the one with obvious makeup. Most of the people were dressed as scary characters or monsters, I love the vibe though. They were serving nachos, I took one dipped in cheese and eat it. I need to find Ambrose or anyone I know. Where is Kim anyway? The party is for her afterall. Some flashing lights hit my eyes, it was bright. Sometimes parties give me anxieties, but I still agreed to come because I think I should enjoy this things or I'll regret it later in my life. I am talking like a grandma. Where is everyone?

"Hey, riding hood. You look like you got lost, what are you searching for?" I turn around to see the person, it was the same guy who was wearing a masquerade mask. Was he following me? I don't want to talk to unknown people, right now.

"I was looking for Ambrose, have you seen him?" I said with a worried look.

"Yeah I have seen him outside, he was talking to a girl. Ambrose is dressed as Jason from Friday the 13th" said the guy. Wow! I didn't know Ambrose watched that movie. He is more of a Freddy Krueger fan than Jason. I don't trust this guy. I don't think Ambrose is going to be Jason, because I know him.

"Who was the girl, Ambrose is talking to?" I asked. If this guy goes to our school then he will know Kim or whoever the girl is.

"Sorry, I don't know anyone here that much because we are not in the same school" said the guy with a smile. Knew it, he is making me uncomfortable.

"Do you even know me? Why are talking to me? Find someone else" I said. He didn't like my reply, he is creeping me out.

"Celia Vargas, who doesn't know you? You become quite famous in our world" said the guy with a smirk. In his world? He also know my name. Something is wrong. I quickly push through the crowd and moved away from this guy as far as possible. I don't know if he was joking or it was serious. Ugh, my head is spinning, I felt like I am going to faint. This people are creeping me out. I should go back home. I am not feeling good. I get out of the house. Fresh air hit my face, it feels good. Inside, I was getting suffocated. The road was empty and dark. Why there is no one trick or treating?

"Be aware of the big bad wolf they say,  but you are both, big bad wolf and red riding hood. That's scary" my heart started pounding. I turn around and saw the same guy. How did he know that? Is he joking? Maybe he loves to follow people around.

"Who are you?" I asked. He started laughing like a maniac. If he is trying to scare me, it's working. I stepped back. To my surprise, there were more people wearing scary mask. They surrounded me. What is going on? I was scared. The guy remove his masquerade mask, I was shocked to see his face. How?

"You were dead. It's not possible" I said with wide eyes. He had a smirk on his lips. I cannot believe this.

"Dead is inevitable but for me it was a miracle, aren't you happy to see me?" Said Ethan. Oh no, I am dead. I couldn't run because they surrounded me.

"What are you going to do with me?" I asked. My insides were shaking with fear. I wish Theo could read my thoughts right now. Help me. He can atleast feel my emotions.

"Yeah, let's meet my parents and have some dinner together then we would discuss how you would die" he said. He is a total psycho. He started moving towards me, I stepped back. What should I do? I am helpless. I raise my hand to punch him but he blocked it.

"Sweet dreams" said Ethan. In a quick motion, he blow some powdered particles at me. What is this? Suddenly I started to feel weak and sleepy. Then I fell down, everything fades away.