The Shadows Within

Chapter 34

**Shameka's POV**

As we watched the footage, I felt a chill run down my spine. Those figures were unmistakable - the same ones who had attacked us months ago. What were they doing back?

I turned to Alexander and Lilith, my eyes searching for answers. "What do we do?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Alexander's face was set in a determined expression. "We need to get to the bottom of this. I'll go talk to the others, see if anyone has any ideas."

Lilith nodded, her eyes still fixed on the screen. "And I'll review the footage again, see if I can find anything else."

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. We would get through this together.

As Alexander left, Shameka turned to me. "Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?"

I nodded, and we stepped away from the others.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I've been noticing some weird things," she said, her voice low. "Equipment malfunctioning, strange noises at night... I think it's more than just pranks."

I felt a shiver run down my spine. "You think it's them too?"

She nodded. "I do. And I think we should be careful. Those figures might be back for a reason."

I nodded, feeling a sense of unease settle over me.

**Matthew's POV**

As I walked into the common room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The others were all gathered around the TV, watching something that looked like footage from security cameras.

I made my way over to join them, trying to push aside my own worries about what was going on.

"What's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice light.

Alexander filled me in on what they had found - the figures from before, attacking us again.

I felt a surge of adrenaline run through me. We had thought we were safe here, but it seemed like that wasn't the case.

"We need to be careful," Ashley said, her eyes serious. "Those figures might be back for a reason."

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. We would get through this together.

As we talked, I noticed Lilith sitting off to the side, looking pale and worried. I made my way over to her.

"Hey," I said softly. "What's going on?"

She looked up at me, her eyes wide with fear. "I don't know what's happening," she said. "But I know it's not good."

I put a hand on her arm, trying to offer some comfort. "We'll figure it out," I said. "Together."

She nodded, and we sat there in silence for a moment, trying to process what was happening.

But as we sat there, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were running out of time...

To Be Continued