The boys of Avenged Sevenfold are bored on their downtime. That boredom leads them to a nearby house that's supposedly haunted where paranormal researchers have gone in and haven't come out. Recently obsessed with all things paranormal, and obsessed with proving that ghosts don't exist, Brian Haner decides to invite five fans to join them in the house for a week. A group of ten out to prove that the stories they've heard about the house are a lie go in, but when things appear not so normal, they discover that they are unable to leave the house...

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Disclaimers/Notes:
-I originally posted this story on Mibba starting in 2007. Being one of my favorite stories I've written, I've decided to re-write it, so this version will be new and improved!
-It does start out rather slow, but please give it a chance.
-I do not own the members of Avenged Sevenfold nor 4 of the 5 fans. The title is credited to "Critical Acclaim" by Avenged Sevenfold.
-I own myself, the house featured, and the plot of this story. Rated R for supernatural violence, possible disturbing mental imagery to readers, language, blood, and gore.
-This story is a work of fiction, so if you are offended by famous people or people in general being killed, please turn away now. You have been warned.

1. Bored.

   "Wait, are you saying Gates wants us to risk our lives by staying in a haunted house?"

2. Entrants

   If you think you’re up to the challenge to prove that ghosts aren't real...

3. Message the Winners

   "Be there or be square..."

4. House Arrivals

   "...And to make sure you girls don’t sneak out-”

5. Getting Settled

   Lisa was dozing off on one of the chairs, nearly asleep when Brian just about crawled on top of her.

6. Night One

   “At least you guys didn’t hear the weird noises last night.”

7. Stripping and Wandering

   As she looked under a shelf, the basement was plunged into pitch black darkness.

8. Fuzzy Faces

   "The TV is possessed by a demon, and we're all going to die..."

9. Cold Winds

   “Not everyday a pretty girl jumps into your bed.”

10. Non-Believers

    “Whoa, whoa, whoa, watch who you’re calling an asshole,”

11. No Backing Out

    "How does a laptop fall twice and nearly snap in two?"

12. Not Fun Anymore

    “This is not fun anymore! He’s dead! Please get me out of here!”

13. Indestructable Windows

    "We're all going to die in here. Every single one of us,"

14. Planning An Escape

    [Sexual Content] They were both slowly starting to accept the possibility of themselves dying soon, and were just going through with this on a whim.

15. Any Luck?

    It was an excellent question that no one seemed to have an answer for.

16. Wednesday Night

    "Don’t they always say things get worse before they get better?”

17. Who's Next?

    ...the familiar rusty smell drifted throughout the bathroom.

18. Possessed.

    The knife was planted in her middle thigh, almost to the handle.

19. Concerned

    He shook his head to try and rid himself of the mental images.

20. Conclusions.

    Matt entered the room, a nervous look on his face.

21. Tragic Fate

    He was shaken, and for the first time in his life, he was terrified.

22. Not Again

    ​​“I tried to save him, but he shot himself,”

23. The Theory

    "So am I possessed already then?"

24. Freedom Looms?

    That could help lead to us escaping with our lives.

25. Missing Shadows

    Only then in the complete silence they were able to hear the heavy footsteps upstairs.

26. It Got Him

    ​​“I’ll come back for you three,” he said in a deep, hoarse growl...

27. Sshh, Be Quiet

    "We'll do whatever it takes to stop Matt,"

28. Execution

    "Take a look around, clearly he did..."

29. Selfish Bad Decisions

    ​​“Will you guys shut the fuck up and listen!?”

30. Don't Be A Hero.

    "I'm not letting him kill you!"

31. Freedom Should Be Better Than This.

    "You shouldn’t be so damn stubborn, it almost got you killed."