Playing With Fire

POV: Maddie

Night fell heavy and fast over the coast, transforming the sandy shore beneath the sprawling mansion into a wild set for a trashy reality television show. By the time the massive birthday bonfire roared to life, the entire beach had been swallowed by an extravagant, carefully curated celebration. Tiki torches lined the winding path from the pristine patio down to the water, their flam