Case#13

Case #13 unfolds as a group of friends, known as the Hell Gang, who reside in the seemingly idyllic suburban town of Oakwood, where everyone knows each other. To outsiders, these friendships seem endearing, and the camaraderie is palpable. However, beneath the surface, the Hell Gang is a clique shrouded in mystery and exclusivity, often making life miserable for those who are not part of their inner circle. The dynamics between the gang members – Chris, a charismatic leader; Mark, an outsider but an avid thrill-seeker; Laura, a beautiful and manipulative socialite; Jack, a tech-savvy kid; Emma, a gothic and introverted artist; and James, the group's enforcer and Chris's best friend – are deeply entrenched in an intricate hierarchy, with each one playing their role to maintain the gang's mystique. Their attention turns to an unsuspecting new student, Alex, who is desperate to fit in with his peers. Alex approaches Chris with a challenge proposed by Eddie, a student who, with an audacious grin, promises Alex that he will let him join the Hell Gang if he can just reach the porch of the infamous 'Manslaughter House,' a mansion with an eerie, sinister history that looms menacingly in the heart of Oakwood. The legend goes that numerous children who once lived in the house were brutally slaughtered by a ruthless killer, leaving behind a dark heritage that has been etched into local lore. Eddie's taunt becomes a test of courage and loyalty for Alex, who sees this as his chance to prove himself worthy of being part of the exclusive gang. The challenge sounds daunting and absurd, but this just makes Alex more resolute in his determination. Eddie, wearing a camera rig on his body to capture the stunt, sets off for the Manslaughter House, with his friends watching anxiously from a distance. As Alex awaits Eddie's return, his confidence grows, and in his mind, he starts to justify the ridiculous challenge Eddie proposed as a prank that will ultimately seal his membership in the Hell Gang. However, as the hours pass, Alex becomes increasingly uneasy, and his friends become worried as they scan their surroundings. Where is Eddie? Alex's doubts arise when his attempts to locate Eddie yield nothing but silence. Intrigued by their friend's seemingly cruel prank, five members of the Hell Gang agree to venture into the Manslaughter House to bring Eddie back, convinced that he is merely trying to outdo them. The group sets out with a mix of curiosity, amusement, and disdain for what they perceive as Eddie's silly antics. On their arrival at the mansion, they are met with a foreboding atmosphere and an unnerving silence that seems to echo the darkness surrounding the house. Unbeknownst to Chris and his gangmates, they are about to confront their own fears and test the boundaries of their camaraderie. They approach the entrance cautiously, exchanging banter and teasing, each trying to outshine the others in an attempt to one-up each other. However, it soon becomes apparent that the house has secrets that are not so easily dismissed, like the macabre tales whispered around the campfire. As Chris and his friends enter the Manslaughter House with an eerie silence looming over them, they find evidence of the sinister past, the remnants of the brutal crime that left a trail of blood and terror in its wake. Despite this, they continue to dismiss what they see as mere superstition and campfire stories until the unmistakable signs of a more recent and darker event leave no doubt that something is indeed very wrong.