Around the fireplace (Horror)

In a secluded cabin nestled deep within the woods, a group of old friends reunites for a weekend getaway, seeking warmth and comfort around a roaring fire in the hearth. The group has always shared a special bond, but there's something different about this gathering. As the fire crackles and the night grows colder, they begin telling stories from their past-stories that once brought laughter, but tonight carry an unsettling weight. The old cabin, with its wooden walls and dim lighting, feels more suffocating than nostalgic, and strange noises seem to echo from the dark corners of the house.As the night deepens, a coldness sets in, and one by one, the friends notice things that shouldn't be there: shadows that move when no one is looking, figures lurking outside the windows, whispers that seem to come from within the walls. The stories they tell start to come to life in horrifying ways-nightmarish events from their past begin to manifest in the present, and it becomes clear that the cabin holds a dark secret. The friends begin to realize they are not alone. There is something else in the house-something that has been waiting for them, something tied to their shared history. The warmth of the fire no longer feels comforting; it feels like the only thing keeping the terror at bay.Around the Fireplace is a chilling horror story that explores the terrifying consequences of past sins and the way memories can become twisted and vengeful. As the friends try to understand what is happening, they uncover a horrifying truth: the cabin is alive, feeding off their fear, and there's no way out. The warmth of the fireplace becomes a trap, keeping them bound to a fate they cannot escape. With every story, the terror grows stronger, and they must confront the darkness of their past before it consumes them all. In a place where the fire's light is the only thing standing between them and the abyss, will they survive the night, or will they be forever trapped in the flames of their own guilt?