I thrive in the shadows, summon screams with every scare, and turn Halloween night into a haunting no one escapes.
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What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?
When I was ten, Halloween night turned strange. My great-grandfather, usually frail in his rocker, stood tall with glowing eyes and a voice not his own. The jack-o’-lanterns flickered, shadows crawling like they wanted to escape the walls. My cousins ran, but I froze as he locked eyes with me—something demonic stared through him, cold and hungry. Then it was gone. He collapsed, weak again. The family said he was tired, but I knew the truth: that night, something had possessed him.
Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.
I’d make it to the end of a horror movie because I don’t ignore red flags or walk toward strange noises in the dark. I stick with the group, but I’m smart enough to know when to leave people behind if they’re acting reckless. I trust my instincts, stay calm under pressure, and think before I move. Most importantly, I never assume the monster is dead until I see it burn, crumble, or vanish. Survival isn’t luck—it’s strategy, awareness, and refusing to be the easy target.
What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?
In a horror movie, I’d win $13,000 by outsmarting the chaos. I wouldn’t split up or chase strange sounds—I’d stay calm, set traps, and let reckless people draw the danger away. While others panic, I’d move with caution, trusting instincts and using strategy over luck. When the final scare comes, I’d be ready, making sure the monster stays down. That’s how I’d survive the night and claim the prize—alive, clever, and $13,000 richer.
Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?
My real-life hero is my husband. In a horror movie, I’d want him by my side because he’s strong when and Booksmart. He’s my partner in every battle, big or small, and I know we’d fight our way through the dark together. With him, I’d never feel alone, no matter how terrifying the night became.
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