Cursed Smile: contos, #1

By Ricardo Almeida

Embark on a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness with "Smile: A Deadly Game of Madness and Mystery." Join Alex, Hailey, and Lucas as they willingly succumb to the excruciating pain and darkness that the enigmatic game promises. Unveil the sinister allure of a curse that binds them, driving them deeper into a world where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur.

As the trio delves into the twisted game, a series of strange messages and a mysterious invitation thrust them into a perilous adventure. The stakes are high, and the rules are shrouded in secrecy, leaving them no choice but to navigate a treacherous path where one wrong move could cost them their lives.

From the ominous emails with a single word - "Smile" - to the eerie encounter with a masked figure in a diner, the suspense builds relentlessly. With each revelation, the game becomes more unnerving, pushing the boundaries of their sanity. The characters grapple with the choice to participate, knowing that once the game begins, there is no turning back.

Amidst the chaos, a peculiar package arrives, containing a phone, a knife, and masks that mirror the grotesque smile of the mysterious figure. The unfolding events force the friends into a web of danger, testing the limits of their friendship and unraveling the secrets behind the malevolent Smile game.

As the adventure unfolds, the boundaries of reality blur, and the trio finds themselves entangled in a game that demands not only their participation but their very lives. With each challenge, the intensity grows, leading to shocking revelations and a horrifying twist that leaves them questioning the very nature of the game.

Will Alex, Hailey, and Lucas unravel the mystery behind Smile, or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume them? "Smile" is a riveting tale of suspense, friendship, and the high-stakes gamble of a deadly game that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the thin line between reality and the nightmare that awaits. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride into the unknown, where every smile conceals a deeper, more sinister truth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricardo Almeida
• Release date: Nov 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223408093

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Cursed Smile (contos, #1)

I wish I could tell you how my friends and I have resucked into the excruciating pain

and darkness that this game was.

I wish I could tell you that we were tricked by higher power and we're now living through

a curse and not able to free ourselves.

But that wouldn't be entirely true.

We wanted this.

We wanted to join the sickness because it promised us a reward that we couldn't say

no to.

I made the conscious decision that I would be a part of this and now I can't stop and

neither can my friends.

Not until it's over.

When you start the game, when you are a part of it there is no going back and not knowing

the rules could cost you your life.

So if you ever get sucked into a game called a smile, maybe my advice could save you a

little more to, but be aware, I'm still figuring things out myself.

Let me tell you about smile.

This all started when my friend Hailey got kicked out of med school.

Becoming a doctor had been a dream ever since she was a kid and having that taken away

from her hands must have been heartbreaking.

Ultimately it also opened up her schedule for the upcoming madness.

And Hailey and Lucas were my best friends.

And while we did have a past full of peculiar occurrences that led us to mistrust each other

on one occasion or the other, we had become closer than I had ever been to anyone, including

my family.

And so of course the three of us were there together to help Hailey numb the pain of a

future lost.

I had invited them to my apartment.

A small but cozy place that I scored in the ground for of a flat building.

When we were sitting in front of the TV watching silly cartoons when I read the email.

Smile.

It wasn't the first time that I had gotten the weird mail saying nothing but the word

smile.

It had been happening for the last few days but thinking this was nothing but spam I had

ignored them.

The email the dress was just a combination of numbers and the typical scam kind.

5252-181131 at smile.com

The emails were easy to ignore but suddenly I was receiving these same words as a text

message.

Smile, smile, smile.

Dude your phone is blowing up.

Lucas said, when did you become so popular?

It's spam.

I heard the phone in his face showing the last 10 texts all with the same message.

Why don't you click it?

Hailey chimed in.

Yes Hailey, very smart idea.

Why don't I open this obscure link that will surely not give me a virus?

She rolled her eyes.

Well, how about calling the number then?

It's not anonymous.

Lucas said.

I thought about it for a moment and I would lie if I said I was in curious.

Besides, whoever was behind this had somehow gotten the hold of both my number and my email

the dress.

I figured maybe I would recognize their voice.

The phone rang five times and I thought about hanging up but then I finally heard them speak.

Smile, an old voice whispered.

Smile Alex.

They added in a louder tone.

I looked at my friends staring at me with big eyes.

Out of this person know my old name.

I had changed it to Finn a while ago.

Who are you?

I shouted.

I certainly didn't recognize this person but the rusty voice sent its shivers down my

spine.

The response was a laugh followed by a short melody.

No way I whispered.

Welcome to the game Alex.

And don't forget to smile.

They said before hanging up.

I tried calling again but the number had been disconnected.

For days my friends and I tried to figure out more about