Ep 8. The Tale of the Thirteenth Floor

In the eighth episode of season 2 of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, titled "The Tale of the Thirteenth Floor," a group of teenagers gathers around a campfire to tell a spooky story about a mysterious thirteenth floor in a building. One member of the group, a boy named Jeff, recounts his own experience on the thirteenth floor of an apartment building where he stayed with his family during a vacation.

Jeff tells the group that the thirteenth floor was supposed to be closed off, but he couldn't resist sneaking up to explore it. Once he arrived on the thirteenth floor, Jeff discovered a strange and unsettling world, with a dimly lit hallway that looked abandoned and strange sounds that echoed through the corridors.

After exploring for a while, Jeff realizes that the thirteenth floor is actually inhabited by a group of paranormal entities known as the "Old Ones," who have been trapped there for centuries. In order to free themselves, the Old Ones seek to possess and control the minds of any humans who enter their realm.

Jeff, along with his younger sister, becomes a target of the Old Ones, and he must find a way to escape their grasp and free himself from their control. As the episode progresses, the other members of the group are drawn into the story, and they become increasingly concerned for Jeff's safety.

As the story reaches its climax, Jeff must battle both the Old Ones and his own fear in order to escape from the thirteenth floor and return to the normal world. The episode ends with the group coming together to reflect on the story and their own fears, and with a final shot of the campfire flickering in the darkness.

Overall, "The Tale of the Thirteenth Floor" is a classic example of the spooky, eerie storytelling that made Are You Afraid of the Dark? such a beloved series. With a focus on character development and suspenseful visuals, the episode is a standout installment that will stick with viewers long after it's over.