The Backyard Campout

That weekend, Jake convinced his parents to let him and his friends camp out in the backyard. Armed with flashlights, marshmallows, and ghost stories, they set up a tent.

As they huddled inside, Lily whispered, "What if there's a monster in the yard?"

Noah rolled his eyes. "Monsters aren't real."

Just then—a rustling sound outside.

The three of them froze.

Jake grabbed a flashlight and unzipped the tent. The beam landed on two glowing eyes.

"AHH!" they screamed.

A second later, a familiar meow echoed in the night.

"Emily's cat!" Jake groaned. "Midnight, you scared us!"

Laughter erupted, and they fell asleep under the stars, dreaming of their next adventure.