THE ENCOUNTER

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As the school day drew to a close, Estrella found herself still in her classroom (T-21), working on an English project with her friends. By the time they finished and said their goodbyes, it was already dark outside. As she made her way to the bus stop, she noticed her friend waiting there too. They chatted for a while, discussing the rumors they'd heard about their classroom being haunted by a girl who had taken her own life. Despite trying to seem brave, Estrella couldn't help but feel a bit spooked by the stories. When the bus finally arrived, the two friends boarded and took their seats. As they rode along, Estrella couldn't shake the eerie feeling that crept over her. When her friend got off at her stop, Estrella was suddenly alone on the bus. As she sat there, lost in thought, she heard a voice say "pull over". She looked around, but there was no one else on the bus. She figured it must have been her imagination playing tricks on her, and tried to push the thought out of her mind. When she finally arrived home, Estrella couldn't stop thinking about the ghostly rumors and what she had heard on the bus. Though she tried to brush it off as nothing, she couldn't shake the feeling that something strange was going on.


The following day after the incident, the girl arrived at school feeling a bit uneasy. She went straight to the bathroom and as she was about to leave, she heard someone sobbing in the next stall. She paused for a moment, listening intently to the sound of the weeping. She wondered if she should check on the person but decided against it and went on with her day. As she went to her class, she realized that she was running late and started to run. When she arrived, she found her teacher counting the students for their dance activity. The teacher announced that there were 20 girls and 19 boys in the class and that one girl would have to go solo. However, a student pointed out that there were actually 19 girls and 19 boys, not 20 girls. The teacher apologized and corrected herself, and they went on with the class.Later that day, when it was time to go home, she once again waited for the bus, feeling a little bit relieved that the day was over.


When she got home, Estrella's mind was still occupied by the strange occurrences of the past two days. The incidents at school, the eerie feeling on the bus, and the ghostly rumors about her classroom haunted her thoughts.


As she sat down at her desk to start on her homework, she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was not quite right. The room felt colder than usual, and a sense of unease lingered in the air. Estrella tried to focus on her assignments, but her mind kept drifting back to the events of the past couple of days.

Suddenly, she heard a faint whisper coming from the corner of the room. Startled, she looked around, but there was nobody there. The whispering continued, growing louder and more urgent. Estrella's heart raced as she tried to make out the words. It sounded like someone was calling her name.

"Estrella... help me..."

The voice was faint, almost pleading. Estrella felt a chill run down her spine. She mustered up her courage and asked, "Who's there? What do you want?"

The room fell silent for a moment before the voice spoke again, clearer this time, "Find me... in the old school library... before it's too late..."

Estrella's mind raced with questions. Who was calling out to her? What did they need help with? Despite her fear, a sense of curiosity and determination took over. She decided to investigate the old school library, which had been closed off for years due to renovations.

The next day, after school, Estrella made her way to the library. The once grand entrance was now covered in dust and cobwebs. As she cautiously stepped inside, the air felt heavy with the weight of forgotten stories.

In the dim light, she saw a figure standing at the far end of the room. It was a girl, dressed in old-fashioned clothes, her face hidden in shadows. Estrella's heart pounded in her chest as she approached the mysterious figure.

"Who are you? What do you need?" Estrella asked, her voice trembling.

The girl turned towards her, revealing a sorrowful expression. "I am the spirit of a student who died here long ago," she whispered. "I need your help to uncover the truth behind my death and find peace."

Estrella's mind reeled with disbelief and fear. But deep down, she knew she had to help the restless spirit find closure. Together, they embarked on a journey to unravel the mystery of the girl's tragic fate and bring justice to her soul.

And so, Estrella's ordinary days at school turned into an extraordinary adventure filled with mystery, courage, and the bonds that transcend the boundaries between the living and the departed.

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