“The Party” is a short story that I(@evelynn823) wrote. You can read it if you want but it is not finished yet! I’ve been working on this for a week now! Thank you for reading my book. ~ Chapter 1: Maple's Invitations ~ Maple danced with excitement as she sat at her desk, surrounded by rainbow pens and glittery stickers. Every invitation was a little work of art, covered in her favorite colors and sprinkled with birthday wishes. She couldn't wait to share the joy of her 11th birthday with friends, family, and the whole neighborhood. "Dear Friend, You're invited to the most awesome birthday party EVER! There’s gonna be cake, games, and loads of fun. Don't forget your party hat!" she wrote, signing each fancily with her name. As she sealed the envelopes with cute heart stickers, Maple couldn't help but daydream about the laughter and joy that would fill her home. Little did she know, among the colorful envelopes, was an uninvited mystery waiting to unfold. The doorbell rang, and Maple's eyes sparkled with delight as her friends and family streamed in, bringing gifts and smiles. The living room echoed with chatter and laughter as everyone joined the crowd , creating an atmosphere of celebration. In the excitement,Maple looked at the stack of invitations, not realizing that a mischievous wind had swapped one of them with an eerily different letter. An unexpected guest had received an invitation to her birthday. Someone with a very dark secret that would cast a shadow over the joys of Maple’s perfect birthday.