The rest of the evening was a blur for Linh. She couldn't concentrate on her friends' chatter, her mind preoccupied with the strange message and the creepy feeling that lingered long after the movie had ended.

Tuan and Hoa exchanged skeptical glances, but they humored Linh and walked with her to the alleyway. As they approached, they realized it was just a stray cat darting through the shadows.

But Linh couldn't help it. She had always been sensitive to scary stories and images. As they walked through the crowded streets, she kept imagining the creepy scenes from the movie coming to life.