The Best Of The Worst

The Recipe for Success

"It's an old tale my mum used to tell me," Kat said as he regained his consciousness and had a few sips of water. The kids were confused about his sudden change. "Hey Cass, is he okay?" Mark whispered. "I think he is fine, perhaps the flag on the play was mentally tiring?" She answered. "Let's not question him then, let's just hear what he wants to say," Lily said and the others agreed. They sat around Kat to listen to his tale.
"There was a prestigious institute, 'Vanberg High'. The best of the best students go there and it's quite tough to get in. Once a student entered its gates, they felt like they were in a palace. Vanberg High is well known for their Cinematography Professors."
"A school that specialized in producing filmmakers and actors? That's one of a kind." Lily said fascinated by the fact.
Kat continued, "The school produces amazing actors, directors even editors and producers. One must say, that School had talented people. In 2008-"
"Hold Up, 2008? How old is this school?" Mark asked. Kat rolled his eyes and said, "The school was established in 2007, now shut up. In 2008, a great storm had smashed every single house near the bay. Many people were devasted and do you know what was the most surprising part of the storm? Vanberg High was also affected, the school had broken down to rags but the thing is, the students, professors and even the headmaster vanished. They were never to be seen again. The parents had filed missing reports on their children, a vast search had taken place but not a single child was found nor the professors."
"How did a storm make so many people disappear? Like, that's a lot of students." Cassandra said surprised by the abrupt ending.
"Now let me give you a shock...this story is real," Kat said getting up.

"WHAT!" the kids replied in utter shock.
"Yes, this isn't a myth, it's a real story that happened 10 years ago. My brother was a part of the missing reports. I never saw him after he went to Vanberg High." Kat sighed and walked out of the auditorium. "Kat wait up-" Mark tried to run after him but Cassandra held him by the hand, "No, let Kat be alone for some time." Lily nodded. Though Mark was uneasy, the three went to the school cafeteria for drinks.

"The story felt so fictional yet it happened just a decade ago?" Mark said sipping his milkshake. "How did they know that all the students who came that day went missing?" Cassandra inquired. Lily had brought her laptop with her, she started searching upon the subject. "There is so little about this matter. Oh Cass, to answer your question, it's the gatekeeper who told them that all the students went missing. He had a register of everyone coming in and out of the school." Lily answered and scrolled through the short article. "Let's go then!" Mark said grabbing his bag. "Where?" Cass and Lily sprang from their seats. "To the guard! Let's go~" He didn't even wait for an answer and ran out of the school gate followed by the girls trying to keep up. "Mark-?!" Lily shouted for him to stop but he didn't, making the girls run behind him.
"S~Stop~ Why are we running?" Cassandra halted to catch her breath. "Mark, do you even know where you're going?" Lily asked crossing her arms. "Nope!" Mark shone a smile of innocence. "YOU STUPID- Oh wait, I think I have his phone number," Lily said as she took out her phone. "Where did you get that?" Mark asked.  "Oh, from the article I just read, got it!''
"Hey, I don't think he'll pick u-" as Cassandra was speaking she heard a male voice from Lily's phone.
(OTP)
Man: Hello? Who is this?
Lily: Hello sir, are you perhaps Mr Smith?
Man: Oh no dear, I think you've got the wrong number.
Lily: Sir one minute, do you know where Mr Smith lives? He may have given his number to you?
Man: Yes, a man did give this number but it was 5 years ago. I'm not sure if he still lives there?
Lily: We would still love it if you would share the address, sir.
Man: Alrighty, I'll send it to you
Lily: Thank You very much, sir!

Ping!
"Got the address! Where is Harvey Street?" Lily asked as he showed the address to the group. "Uh Lily, we are at Harvey Street," Mark said pointing to the sign.