Crimson Nightmare

At that moment, a thunderous boom sounded as if the sky had been split in two.

Immediately after, raindrops pelted against the windows, creating a pitter-patter sound. Gideon was jolted awake from his dream and glanced outside. As he thought of Tess, who lived next door, he instinctively got out of bed, opened his bedroom door, and stepped out. Before Gideon even reached Tess's door, he heard the