Friiight Night (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #19) by R.l Stine

Scholastic Inc. Hardcover. NEW. Kelly Crosby finds himself in a predicament as the new kid at school. His first few days are anything but smooth sailing, encountering various obstacles that test his resilience and ability to adapt. The hallways seem like an elaborate maze, and he frequently gets disoriented, struggling to find his way to each class. It's as if the school itself is conspiring against him. In addition to his navigational challenges, Kelly faces difficulties in making friends. The students, already acquainted with one another, seem uninterested in welcoming the new student. He feels like an outsider, desperately longing for companionship. Lonely and frustrated, Kelly dreads facing each passing day at school, hoping to one day find his place and form meaningful connections. However, little does Kelly know that there is something even more sinister lurking within the school's premises—the school basement harbors a mysterious monster. Every year, during the highly anticipated Friiight Night party, one student is chosen to be the creature's special guest of honor. This unfortunate individual becomes the focal point of the monster's frightful attention. With each passing year, the creature awaits a new victim, and this year, Kelly's luck seems destined to run out. As the days progress, Kelly's misfortune intensifies. His encounters with the monster become more frequent, leaving him on edge and constantly looking over his shoulder. Strange and unexplainable occurrences, such as objects inexplicably moving and eerie noises emanating from dark corners, serve as harbingers of the impending danger lurking within the school's depths. The once exciting prospect of attending a new school rapidly transforms into a nightmare from which Kelly cannot escape. In an attempt to salvage the situation, Kelly musters every ounce of courage and determination he possesses. He embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery surrounding the monster and save himself from the impending doom of becoming its next victim. Determined to change his fate, Kelly begins researching the history of the school, hoping to find clues that might lead to the monster's origin and a possible solution to his predicament. As the date of Friiight Night draws nearer, Kelly's investigations yield unexpected revelations about the school's past and the origins of the monstrous entity. He discovers that the school was built on top of an ancient burial ground, cursed by the spirits of the forgotten souls. The monster, a manifestation of this curse, seeks revenge on the living, forcing them to endure the same fear and suffering that the trapped souls experienced in their final moments. Empowered by this newfound knowledge, Kelly devises a plan to break the cycle of fear and free the school from the clutches of the vengeful monster. Gathering a group of unlikely allies, including the few friends he managed to make along the way, Kelly prepares for a showdown with the creature during the fateful Friiight Night party. In a climactic battle of bravery and wits, Kelly and his companions confront the monster head-on. Armed with an understanding of its origin and a determination to break the curse, they challenge the creature's authority and refuse to succumb to fear. Through their united efforts, they manage to weaken the monster, ultimately banishing it back to the depths of the school basement. With the threat vanquished, Kelly finally finds a sense of belonging within the school. The students, now appreciative of his bravery and heroic actions, welcome him into their social circles, no longer seeing him as an outsider but as a valued member of the community. Kelly's journey as the new kid, filled with hardship, fear, and resilience, transforms into a tale of triumph and personal growth. As the year progresses, the legend of Kelly and the battle against the school's monster becomes an integral part of the school's folklore. The students, once again filled with excitement and anticipation, eagerly await the next Friiight Night party, relieved to know that the curse has been broken and their safety is ensured. And Kelly, once regarded as the unlucky new kid, proves that sometimes, luck can change for the better against all odds.