AITA for kicking my friend out at night because she threw up over a horror movie?
Every year, a tight-knit group of friends embraces the eerie thrill of Halloween with a chilling sleepover, plunging into darkness and horror films in the bas**ent.
This time, a new girl named Thea joined, bringing with her a fresh wave of vulnerability that no one was prepared for.
As the night unfolded, Thea’s fear became palpable—screams piercing the silence, tears streaming down her face, and panic gripping her every breath.
Her terror transformed what was meant to be a night of fun into a raw, emotional struggle that tested the bonds of friendship and compa*sion.
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The Original Poster (OP) faced a situation where a guest's severe negative reaction disrupted a planned activity, leading to a conflict between the OP's desire to maintain the tradition and the guest's intense fear and need for accompaniment.
The OP ultimately prioritized the group's enjoyment and their own comfort over accommodating the guest's demands to stay, resulting in the guest being sent home early.
Was the OP justified in ending the sleepover and asking Thea to leave, given Thea's severe distress and fear of being alone or traveling home in the dark, or did the OP fail in their responsibility as a host to ensure a distressed guest's safety and well-being?
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