Siana stood in the middle of a chaotic costume store, her arms crossed, staring at a rack of elaborate outfits with a mix of frustration and confusion. Ashleen, meanwhile, had already dived into the racks, pulling out one outrageous costume after another with the excitement of a kid in a candy store.

“This one!” Ashleen exclaimed, holding up a glittery vampire costume with a plunging neckline and a dramatic cape. “It screams mysterious yet sexy—perfect for you!”