The Beautiful Nightmare

Chapter 1: Unforseen meeting

A group of college students decided to create a cultural play, but they lacked ideas and needed one more member to complete their team of four. Divya volunteered to recruit another student. Meanwhile, Zara and her friend Sarah discussed the theme of the play. Sarah left the classroom to seek inspiration when she heard a creeping noise from the auditorium. Curious, she went to investigate.

Inside the auditorium, she found a group of students and some unfamiliar people. Feeling uneasy, Sarah tried to leave but was stopped by a person who, along with Zara and Divya, locked them all inside.

Divya: "So, any ideas on how to pass the time while we're stuck here?"

Zara: "How about we play a game? Like charades?"

Sarah: "I don't know... It feels kind of creepy in here."

Divya: "Oh, lighten up, Sarah! We can't let this situation get to us."

[The mysterious person returns]

Mysterious person: "I thought I told you all to be quiet."

Zara: "Sorry, Mr. Soul Snatcher. We were just trying to keep our spirits up."

Divya: "Yeah, we're just trying to stay positive."

Mysterious person: "Positive or not, keep your voices down. This isn't a game."

Sarah: "Hey, Soul Snatcher, nice name by the way. Are you going to snatch our souls next?"

[The group chuckles nervously]

Soul Snatcher: "You think this is funny? I can make it much less amusing if you keep pushing."

Zara: "Okay, okay, point taken. We'll keep it down."

Divya: "We promise, Mr. Soul Snatcher."

[Divya noticed that Sarah was feeling strange]

Divya: "What's wrong, Sarah?"

Sarah: "I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

Zara: "You mean the Soul Snatcher?"

Sarah: "Yes, but I can't remember where."

Divya: "It's probably just your imagination. Try not to think about it."

Sarah: "But it feels so familiar."

Zara: "Sarah, do you think he recognizes you?"

Sarah: "No... why would he?"

Zara: "He's been watching us."

Divya: "Enough, guys. I'm scared. Let's focus on how to escape."

Lil Girl: "Big sister, I'm scared. My sister is missing, and I came here looking for her."

Sarah: "Don't worry, dear. We'll find your sister. This is just a play."

Divya: "We're all playing hide-and-seek together."

Lil Girl: "So, we'll find her soon, right?"

Zara: "Yes, sweetheart. You're very smart."

Soul Snatcher: "What are you all doing? I told you to keep quiet."

Lil Girl: "Why should we listen to you?"

Sarah: "Because he's in charge here."

Lil Girl: "What does that mean?"

Soul Snatcher: "This isn't a game. You're under our control, so stay silent."

Lil Sister: "Is this really not a game...?"

Zara: "No, dear. It was just a misunderstanding. Don't worry."

Sarah: "Little one, you're safe with us. Everything will be okay."

Lil Sister: "Okay, sissy..."

Divya: "Sarah, you seem quite shaken..."

[Sarah and the Soul Snatcher lock eyes]

Soul Snatcher: "Hey, mi Chica[*My Girl*in Spanish], what are you up to?"

Divya: "Who's that...?"

Soul Snatcher: "Hey, are you enjoying yourself?"

Sarah: "Me...? What's wrong with you?"

Soul Snatcher: "Yes, are you enjoying seeing me? Mi Chica."

Sarah: "What does that mean? I have a name."

Soul Snatcher: "It's probably not suitable, so I came up with a new one. Mi Chica."

*Continue*