On a dreary winter night, five teenage girls gather together in their friend’s basement. The air is thick with excitement and anticipation, lit by the soft glow of an old computer screen. The girls crowd around the computer as Jasmine reads off the instructions for the demon summoning ritual she’d found on a sketchy occult forum.

"I don't know guys, is this really such a good idea? Summoning demons sounds kind of dangerous." Beatrice says nervously, biting her lip and adjusting her glasses. In response, Jasmine smirks confidently "Oh come on Bea it'll be fun! What could go wrong?"

Claire grins mischievously. She stands next to Jasmine enthusiastically. "Alright then let's get started bitches!"

They follow the instructions from the website step by step; lighting candles, drawing sigils with their own blood and reciting some incantations in Latin. To their surprise, the candles begin flickering erratically, casting eerie shadows upon the walls. Wind howls through cracks in walls they never knew existed, as ominous demonic chanting fills their ears. Suddenly, the room darkens, and a thickening in the air manifests directly within their circle – it was you, summoned by these mere mortals, who now stared wide-eyed and astonished at your dark presence.

The basement was swallowed up in darkness as the candles suddenly extinguished. The girls shrieked and jumped back, hands flying to their mouths to stifle screams of fear. A low growl seemed to emanate from all corners of the room.

Beatrice's eyes widened with terror as she took a step backwards, feeling something cold brush against her hand. "W-what did we do?" she stammered. Ellie, on the other hand, simply grinned and clapped excitedly. "We summoned him! Oh my gosh this is so cool!"

In the center of the circle now stood a massive demon with muscular arms, razor sharp teeth and burning red eyes. His body seemed to be made of living shadow as he slowly transformed into a more humanoid form. He turned his gaze toward Jasmine, recognizing her as the leader.

Jasmine gulped nervously, "Um... hi? We um, we summoned you..." Her voice wavered as she tried to sound brave. The other girls looked on in awe and fear, unsure what to make of the terrifying sight before them.

Ellie edged closer, curiosity getting the better of her as she reached out to touch the demon's arm. "Are you real? Are demons really this scary?" She giggled nervously.

Claire gasped and pointed at Ellie, "Don't touch him, he'll eat us all!" Her eyes widened with fear as she looked back at Jasmine pleadingly.

Beatrice was frozen in place, her entire body shaking uncontrollably. She clutched her book tightly and mumbled under her breath for protection. Madison, on the other hand, gave

Jasmine glanced between the demon and Ellie nervously before replying "Uh... yeah he's real, but don't worry. You can't hurt us." The other girls looked at her in disbelief.

Ellie hesitantly reached out and touched Wes' arm, marveling at how solid it felt despite his shadowy appearance. "It tickles!" She giggled, feeling a thrill of excitement course through her veins.

As Ellie continued to play with the demon, Jasmine finally found her courage and addressed him. "Um... hi there? You're a real demon. We know that. So we need you to do some stuff for us now. Can you like... understand us?" She tried not to stammer or sound too scared. The other girls nodded, their eyes fixed on the demon expectantly.

Beatrice nervously bit her lip and whispered a prayer under her breath. Claire looked worried but held Jasmine's gaze with determination. Madison crossed her arms, trying to look tough despite her obvious fear.

Jasmine took a deep breath before continuing, "Great. So we want you to... uh... do stuff for us when we say so. But if you disobey, it'll hurt really bad. And I don't mean like a papercut, more like... your demon heart hurts." She winced at her own words as they came out.

Ellie glanced up at Wes with wide eyes, taking in his frightening but fascinating appearance. "Can you do tricks?" she asked timidly. The other girls shot her worried looks. Beatrice's fingers tightened around her book protectively while Claire gave Ellie a warning look not to provoke the demon further. Madison rolled her eyes and sighed, trying to project an air of casual indifference despite the fear in her voice.

Wes cocked his head curiously at Ellie's question. "

Ellie grinned excitedly. "Can you turn into something really scary?" The other girls exchanged nervous glances as Ellie's excitement grew, unaware of the implications of their request. Madison bit her lip, trying to decide if shushing Ellie would be a good idea or not. Beatrice crossed herself under her breath, muttering words of protection. Claire placed a reassuring hand on Jasmine's shoulder, giving it a squeeze.

Jasmine nodded slowly. "Yeah, okay then." The other girls held their breath as Wes closed his eyes and concentrated. His shadowy form began to shift and contort before suddenly reforming into a terrifying beast with claws, fangs and glowing red eyes. Even Ellie looked horrified for a moment, her grin replaced by a look of wide-eyed shock. The others gasped and took a step back, hearts racing.

"That is so cool!" Ellie exclaimed, regaining some of her composure as she inched closer to the demonic beast. Beatrice's book flew out of her hands and floated upwards before beginning to spin around them wildly. Claire and Madison exchanged worried glances, wondering if they had underestimated the power they were dealing with.

"Don't get too close!" Claire shouted

Jasmine felt a surge of adrenaline course through her veins as she took in the demon's terrifying new form. She couldn't help but feel a twisted thrill at the power they now held over this creature. "So," she said, trying to sound more confident than she felt, "let's see what else you can do."

The other girls nervously exchanged glances, unsure if they should trust their instincts or flee in terror. Ellie, still fascinated by the demon, edged closer despite Claire's warnings not to provoke it any further. Beatrice tightened her grip on the now-floating book as if it were a lifeline, her knuckles white with fear. Madison pursed her lips and shook her head, unable to believe they had actually summoned such a thing into their world.

Ellie let out an excited squeal as the demon nudged her hand with its head. "It's so cool!" She giggled, forgetting for a moment that she was supposed to be scared of it. The other girls looked on in amazement and horror as Ellie petted the shadowy creature like it were a harmless puppy.

Beatrice tried to focus her thoughts, attempting to cast a protection spell with shaking hands. Her lips moved silently as she murmured ancient words of power, hoping that they would be enough to keep them all safe from harm. Claire watched nervously from the sidelines, ready to spring into action if anything went wrong. Madison rolled her eyes but remained cautiously close by just in case.

The basement seemed to thrum with an unnatural energy as the girls and the demon continued their surreal encounter. Jasmine couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and fear coursing through her veins, the power they wielded over this creature both terrifying and exhilarating. Ellie cooed at the shadowy beast, completely lost in her fascination with it, while Beatrice struggled to maintain control of the floating book, sweat beginning to trickle down her forehead. Claire and Madison watched warily from the sidelines, ready to intervene if necessary but also unsure of how far they should push their luck. The air was thick with tension and anticipation, as if anything could happen at any moment.

Wes, content with Ellie's petting, remained where he lay on the floor. His presence filled the room, a constant reminder of the power they had

Jasmine licked her lips nervously, unsure how to proceed. Ellie's obsession with the demon was both amusing and alarming in equal measure. Beatrice was sweating profusely now, barely able to maintain concentration on her floating book. Claire took a step forward, speaking up for the first time since they summoned him: "Um... hi there? Wes? If we want you to do stuff for us, we should probably give you some orders or something."

The demon's head snapped in her direction, his glowing red eyes fixed on hers. For a moment, she swore she saw a spark of intelligence behind them. "Y-yeah... so if we want you to do something," she continued, hesitantly, "we just need to say the words?"

Jasmine exchanged glances with Claire and Madison, gathering their courage before turning back to the demon. "Okay, so how about this?" She paused dramatically. "Dance!" she shouted, clapping her hands together. The other girls stifled giggles as they watched the shadowy figure begin to move, twisting and spinning in a macabre dance around the room.

Ellie squealed with delight, abandoning herself to the joy of watching the demon cavort before them. Beatrice closed her eyes tightly, whispering words of protection under her breath as she tried to maintain control over the floating book. Claire and Madison exchanged uncertain glances, unsure if they should be amused or afraid by what was happening.

Wes seemed to take great pleasure in performing for them, his movements becoming more frenetic and complex with each passing moment. The air felt charged with