Welcome back, horror hounds, to Walking Dread, your daily dose of spooky stories that will leave you sleeping with the lights on! Today, we explore a chilling tale of teenage dares gone wrong...

A group of daring teens decide to tempt fate in a dusty attic, chanting the name of the legendary Mercy Lane Witch. They think it’s all fun and games, until things take a terrifying turn. The mirror cracks, the lights flicker, and a skeletal witch with burning eyes bursts forth, ready to drag them into her shadowy realm! 😱

One by one, their friends are pulled into the mirror, becoming prisoners of the vengeful spirit. Only Mia is left, and she makes a desperate choice to save her friends. In a moment of self-sacrifice, she offers herself in exchange for their freedom. The witch, driven by greed, accepts, trapping Mia in the mirror!

But here's the twist! Mia's sacrifice doesn't end the horror. The witch's hunger is far from satisfied. Now, fueled by Mia's life force, the evil spirit seeks new victims from beyond the glass. Teens, drawn to the legend, still dare to whisper the witch’s name, unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits them. 👀

So, dear listeners, remember… some dares are best left untaken! Are you brave enough to face the Mercy Lane Witch? Join us next time for another chilling tale on Walking Dread!

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