Riverdale High Class

F. O. R. T. Y. O. N. E

A deadly mutating virus had been introduced to the ecosystem of Riverdale and it was spreading like an epidemic. For every manual confiscated two popped up in its place. And the ever- resourceful students of Riverdale High were playing it everywhere. Why? Because for us, the game was an escape from our nightmarish reality. A fantasy land at our finger tips.

But for our parents? It was like reliving their worst nightmare all over again. And soon it would become our cross to bare, but at the moment it was our own world.

Mercy POV

I sit back with Fangs and Sweet pea as Hermione speaks about G&G.

Hermione:Two students have taken their lives. A third tried. The common thread linking these tragedies, all three victims were playing the game known as Gryphons and Gargoyles.

Jughead:Wait you're admitting the game killed Dilton and Ben?

Hermione:Yes, Mr. Jones.

Betty:But where did G&G come from? Where did Ben and Dilton get it?

Hermione:We still don't have any answers. But from the little that we do know about it, the game seems targeted at impressionable developing minds. Namely, teens like yourselves.

I may be different but if you're about to be a senior in high school and you're playing a game you know has been the reason for suicide? You're not impressionable you're crazy, especially if you do the poison part, why not mix hot sauce and hot dog water in one cup and apple juice in another. Why a literal chemical?

Reggie:Um, challenge accepted.

I throw my pencil at the back of his head and he glares at me.

Me:Don't be a idiot like the others, you already lack few good brain cells and you're putting those at risk already playing football.

The class laughs but I'm serious, Hermione tries to conceal her smile and clears her throat.

Hermione:Thank you, Mercy.

Me:No problem.

Cheryl:Perfect example, but some among our flock are shepherds, not sheep.

Hermione:The game's quests and role playing scenarios are specifically designed to foster delusion, paranoia and ultimately violence. As mayor, I'm officially banning Gryphons and Gargoyles. Mrs. Burble is gonna be holding extended office hours and I've set up a 24-hour crisis hotline over seen by Kevin Keller.

Kevin:FYI I am only there after school.

Hermione:As a parent, I'm imploring you, take care of yourselves. And stay away from this game.

The bell rings and I grab my stuff and the guys follow me out, when we make it to our lockers Fangs speaks.

Fangs:You guys wanna play?

Me:Fangs.

Sweet Pea:Dude.

Fangs:What? Obviously without the crap that kills you at the end.

Me:No Fangs and don't go to anyone else and play, I'm serious I'll kick your ass.

Fangs:Geez, I'm sorry no need become violent.

I look at him before closing my locker leaving my bookbag inside.

Me:I'll catch up with you guys later.