𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞

Episode 17

In the suspense-laden gym locker room, Daniel clutched the clue in his hands, a triumphant smile playing on his lips. However, the victory was short-lived as the ominous voices of seniors Roy and Steve reached his ears, sending a chill down his spine.

Roy, with a mischievous smirk, suggested, "Let's check the gym room. Those freshmen might think they're clever enough to hide there."

In a heartbeat, Daniel stuffed the clue into his pocket and hastily sought refuge inside a spacious locker. The confined space offered little comfort as the approaching footsteps grew louder, the darkness amplifying the tension in the air.

Roy's confident voice rang out, "I'll take a look in the bathrooms. You check the lockers, Steve."

As Steve approached the row of lockers, each metallic sound seemed to reverberate in Daniel's ears. The moments ticked by agonizingly as Steve methodically opened locker after locker, inching closer to the one concealing Daniel.

In a heart-stopping moment, the locker door creaked open, revealing only emptiness. Daniel, concealed in the shadows, breathed a silent sigh of relief as Steve moved on to the next locker.

Roy's distant voice confirmed, "No sign of them in the bathrooms."

Steve, closing the locker door with an enigmatic expression, stated, "Nothing here either."

As they exited, Steve cast a lingering gaze at the locker that had shielded Daniel. Alone in the dimly lit room, Daniel grappled with the mystery of Steve's actions.

Once the seniors were out of sight, Daniel emerged from his hiding place, a whirlwind of confusion and curiosity swirling within him.

*did he really didn't saw me?*Daniel thought.

The enigmatic encounter left him pondering the hidden dynamics at play in this elaborate game, where shadows concealed secrets, and every move held the potential for unforeseen consequences.
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In the dimly lit canteen,
Daniel reunited with his anxious group. With the aid of their individual torchlights, they huddled together, their eyes scanning the cryptic clue in his hands.

Dunk, his eyes fixed on the paper, asked, "What's the next move, Daniel?"

Daniel, squinting at the clue, replied, "It says we have to find something that connects us all, but it's not specific about what or where."

Ethan chimed in, "Maybe it's something related to the college itself? A symbol or a landmark?"

Phuwin suggested, "Let's think about what unites us as freshmen. Our shared experiences, maybe?"

The group engaged in a brainstorming session, discussing various aspects of their freshman journey. Ideas flowed, and the torchlight illuminated their faces, reflecting determination and camaraderie.

After a collective effort, Emma exclaimed, "Wait! What about the college emblem? It's a symbol that represents us all!"

Excitement surged through the group as they considered the possibility. Natasha, a spark of realization in her eyes, declared, "Let's head to the college emblem near the entrance. It makes sense, and time is of the essence."