The days following SQ's ominous warning passed with a tense undercurrent at Crestwood High. Every whisper and sidelong glance felt like a threat, amplified by the unsettling message that had shaken me to the core. Amidst this uneasy atmosphere, Kaylee remained my steadfast companion-or so I had thought.It was during a leisurely stroll through the school courtyard that I first noticed it: a figure, ethereal and haunting, cast in Kaylee's shadow. Her silhouette, adorned in a regal crown and flowing gown, moved with a grace that mesmerized and unnerved me in equal measure. I blinked, certain that my eyes were playing tricks on me, but the image persisted.I watched from a distance as Kaylee chatted animatedly with friends, unaware of the spectral presence that loomed over her. The figure seemed to whisper secrets into Kaylee's ear, her laughter chiming like silver bells. A sinking feeling gripped my chest-a premonition of something irrevocably changing between us.Later that afternoon, as I passed by the football field on my way to the library, I spotted Danny amidst a crowd of cheering students. His athletic prowess was undeniable, his green eyes ablaze with determination. But as he turned towards the bleachers, I saw it-a shadowy figure, mirroring his every move with eerie precision.The girl in Danny's shadow was striking, her features outlined with darkness that seemed to accentuate her beauty. I rubbed my eyes in disbelief-she was the same figure I had seen in Kaylee's shadow earlier. What did it mean? Was there a connection between them, or was this some strange coincidence?That evening, I found myself standing outside Kaylee's bedroom door once more, the weight of unanswered questions pressing down on me. I knocked hesitantly, unsure of what I would say or how she would respond."Come in," Kaylee's voice called softly from inside. I entered cautiously, finding her sitting at her desk, her eyes fixed on a textbook open in front of her. "Faylen," she greeted me warmly, though there was a hint of unease in her smile. "What brings you here?"I hesitated, struggling to find the right words. "Kaylee," I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "I... I noticed something strange today. In your shadow, there was a girl-a figure wearing a crown and a dress. And Danny... I saw him with someone too, a girl in his shadow."Kaylee's expression darkened, her eyes widening in surprise. "What are you talking about, Faylen?" she asked, her voice tinged with concern."I saw them," I insisted, my voice trembling. "The same girl, in both of your shadows. Who is she, Kaylee? What does it mean?"Kaylee shook her head slowly, her brow furrowing in confusion. "I don't know what you're talking about, Faylen. Are you sure you saw... this girl?"I nodded, my resolve hardening. "I saw her, Kaylee. Twice. Something strange is happening, and we need to figure it out."Silence stretched between us, heavy with unspoken fears and unanswered questions. The figure in Kaylee's shadow, the girl in Danny's-were they connected somehow, or was this all just a bizarre coincidence? As I left Kaylee's room that evening, the mystery weighed heavily on my mind, a puzzle that demanded to be solved before it unraveled everything I held dear.
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Whispers and fangs
Fantasywhen SQ gives her a note on the beach she finds out there's someone behind the stares she wonders if it's a girl at school or someone out for her life
