Hearts on the line (HORROR)

In the remote town of Brackenwood, Valentine's Day isn't just about love-it's about survival. Every year, as the holiday approaches, residents receive cryptic letters warning them that a deadly game is about to begin. For years, the townsfolk have lived in fear of the annual ritual, but no one dares to defy it, knowing the horrors that await those who do.Maya Winters, a skeptical college student who recently moved to Brackenwood, doesn't believe in the town's superstitions. But when she receives her own chilling letter-a blood-red card with a single heart carved into the front-she's drawn into a deadly game that's been played for generations.The rules are simple: each resident must choose one person to "stake their heart" for. If their choice survives the game, they win. If not, their heart is taken-literally. As the town descends into chaos, Maya is forced to confront a terrifying truth: the line between love and death is thin, and the heart of Brackenwood holds dark secrets no one is prepared for.As the deadly game progresses, Maya must decide who to trust, who to protect, and how far she's willing to go to escape with her heart intact. But in a town where hearts are on the line, the real horror may not be the danger, but the horrifying choices people will make to ensure their own survival.