What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

When I was 2, I went trick-or-treating with my brother and parents. A family friend, known for scaring kids each year, jumped out in an expensive gorilla suit and made me cry. As payback, my brother snuck back after we “left” and scared him in front of a big group of kids.

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

I scare easy, but that just means I’m alert and careful. I notice the danger before it gets too close. I’ve been through enough in real life to know how to keep moving, stay sharp, and protect myself. I might scream, but I’ll still survive—because I don’t give up.

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

As a single mom living in a tiny camper, I’d put that unlucky $13,000 to good use—either toward a reliable family vehicle for trick-or-treat adventures or a down payment on a real home where my kid can carve pumpkins on the porch instead of a picnic table. I’d turn that cursed cash into something hauntingly hopeful.

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

My real-life hero is my mom. She’s been through more than most and still comes out stronger every time. If I had to survive a horror movie, I’d want her by my side—because she’s fearless when it counts, protective, and somehow always knows what to do.