When Lucy Thompson transfers to Carlton Highschool, she never expects to uncover the haunting secrets hidden within its walls. Rumors swirl of a ghost boy who roams the empty corridors, but Lucy dismisses them as mere tales. However, one eerie night...
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It was a boy, his features blurred and indistinct, like a watercolor painting that had been smudged.
Her pulse quickened, and she felt a tingle of recognition. This was not the ghost boy she had encountered earlier; this was something else entirely. She took a tentative step forward, her voice trembling as she spoke.
A boy with tousled brown hair and vibrant green eyes stood in the doorway, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity.
"Um... sorry, I didn't mean to intrude," the boy stammered, his voice tinged with nervousness. "This is Room 205, right?"
Lucy glanced at her room assignment and nodded. "Yes, it is. I'm Lucy, by the way."
The boy smiled, a glimmer of relief crossing his features. "Nice to meet you, Lucy. I'm Alex." He hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I guess we're neighbours then?"
Lucy couldn't help but notice a certain energy emanating from Alex, something that hinted at a connection to the supernatural. She found herself intrigued once again, wondering if he possessed an ability similar to hers and Amelia's.
"Alex, do you believe in the supernatural?" Lucy asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Alex's eyes widened, surprise evident in his features. "Well, that's an unexpected question," he replied, a hint of curiosity in his voice. "I suppose I do. Why do you ask?"
Lucy took a deep breath, her resolve strengthening. "Because I've had some supernatural encounters today, and it seems like Carlton Highschool is a place where unique abilities are drawn together. Amelia, my friend, can shape-shift." Alex's eyebrows shot up, a mix of awe and surprise dancing in his eyes. "You already became friends with her! Too fast, she is my best friend Lucy." A
s Lucy shared her experiences and the revelations she had uncovered, Alex listened intently, his gaze never wavering. When she finished, there was a moment of silence, as if the weight of their shared secrets hung in the air.
Then, to Lucy's astonishment, Alex smiled, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes. "Don't be confused, Lucy," he said, his voice filled with newfound determination. "I have an ability too. I can control and manipulate fire."
Lucy's eyes widened, a mix of astonishment and intrigue coursing through her veins. "Fire?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. "That's incredible, Alex." He nodded, a flicker of confidence crossing his features. "It's been a part of me for as long as I can remember. But I've kept it hidden, afraid of what others might think." Asurge of understanding washed over Lucy as she realized the weight that Alex had carried, keeping his supernatural ability hidden from the world.
