Prologue
The sun was setting over Camp Shining Stone, casting long shadows across the grounds. In a worn-down pale green minivan, Reggie Hewitt looked out the window as they rolled past the sign: "Welcome to Camp Shining Stone!"
Reggie felt a surge of excitement as she thought about the long summer ahead, full of swimming, hiking, and all the other activities that camp promised. And, of course, the infamous Camp Massacre legend. It was said that during the year 1985, many grisly murders took place by an unknown killer, and the camp had been shut down ever since.
Now it was opening again 5 years later in the year 1990, and Reggie felt like one of the lucky few who had been chosen to attend. She was joined by her younger sister Samantha, her best friends Louise Delaney and Reese Abbott, and a few others they had met on the long drive up.
As the van drew to a stop, Reggie couldn't help but notice the creepy old cabins rising up around them. It was definitely going to be an interesting summer. But first, they had to unload their bags and get settled in.
As they unloaded their bags, Reggie saw a pair of familiar faces: Kelly Austin and Debbie Grant. The popular girls were the type to cause problems at school, and now they were here too, looking confident and in control. Reggie felt a pang of nerves, hoping to avoid their wrath.
Suddenly, a loud horn blasted, interrupting the group. It was the camp's new owner, Mr. Peterson, welcoming everyone to Camp Shining Stone- or Camp Newkirk. Reggie smiled, feeling relieved that there was at least one adult around.
But as the counselors walked through the gates, Reggie couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about this place. She just hoped that the legend wasn't truly coming to life again…