Deep within the shadowy woods, Emily stumbles upon a mysterious, locked playhouse. Unable to resist her curiosity, she wipes the grime away from the window and peers inside. The interior walls are entirely covered in a breathtaking, realistic mural painted to look exactly like the surrounding forest, complete with a perfect replica of the white playhouse itself. But as Emily studies the artwork, she realizes this house is not empty. A girl exactly her own age is living inside the painted walls. This strange, painted girl is desperate for a friend, and she will do absolutely anything to convince Emily to join her inside the mural forever. Emily must uncover the dark history of the playhouse and figure out how to escape the painted girl's chilling invitation. This eerie, atmospheric mystery delivers the perfect amount of spine-tingling suspense for young readers stepping into the world of scary stories.