Who's Next?

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After watching the video, Clay leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. A slow, knowing smile crept across his lips as he glanced at Lucy. "You know," he began, his voice carrying a hint of irony, "I think it's about time we bring these kids in for questioning. We've been piecing things together, but there are too many gaps, too many unanswered questions. It's time to get some real answers before we proceed any further."

Lucy nodded in agreement, her eyes still fixed on the screen. The video had shown them enough to raise suspicions, but not enough to form a complete picture. The tension in the room was palpable, the weight of the case pressing down on them. "We need to understand their roles in all of this," she said, her voice firm. "If we don't, we might miss something critical."

Clay stood up, his mind already working on the next steps. "Let's start with Ryan and David," he suggested. "They seem to be at the center of everything. If anyone knows what's really going on, it's them." Lucy agreed, knowing that the time for observation was over. It was time to confront the truth, no matter how unsettling it might be.

Meanwhile, one the 7th day after the tragic deaths of three classmates, the atmosphere at the college was thick with fear and uncertainty. Half of the students had stopped attending classes altogether, too scared to face the grim reality that had taken over their once lively campus. On the seventh day, not a single person showed up for class; instead, everyone gathered for the memorial service, a somber tribute to their fallen peers.

The following day, a chilling silence greeted the few who dared to return. As they entered the classroom, they found it empty, save for a single, haunting message scrawled across the walls: "WHO'S NEXT?"

The ominous words seemed to taunt them, a grim reminder that the nightmare was far from over. The three of them—Alison, Jason, and Daniel—stood in the doorway, their eyes wide with dread. They exchanged nervous glances, each wondering who could have written the message, but none had any answers.

With their teacher absent, suffering from hyperthermia, the trio found themselves alone in the deserted classroom. The fear of the unknown weighed heavily on their minds, making it impossible to focus on anything academic. In an attempt to shake off the eerie feeling that lingered in the air, they decided to leave the classroom and head to the canteen, hoping that the familiar setting might offer some comfort. 

As they started discussing the current scenario, tension hung thick in the air. Each of them was lost in their thoughts, trying to piece together the strange and terrifying events of the past few days. The empty classroom with its chilling message, "WHO'S NEXT?" was a constant reminder that their lives had been turned upside down.

Daniel, who had been staring at his untouched drink, suddenly broke the silence. His voice was low, almost hesitant. "Do you guys think this is revenge? Maybe... maybe someone knows about us."

Alison and Jason exchanged uneasy glances. The weight of Daniel's words settled heavily over them, pulling them back to that night—the night they had all tried to bury deep within their memories.

Alison's voice trembled as she responded, "Revenge? But how could anyone know? We're so far rom that place... aren't we?"

Jason frowned, his mind racing. "Secrets of that night keeps us following everywhere we go, Alison. Maybe we weren't as careful as we thought. Or maybe someone else know... someone we never expect to see."

Daniel leaned forward, his eyes dark with worry. "If someone knows, then all of this—everything that's been happening—it's not a coincidence. It's a message. They're trying to take us down."

The gravity of the situation began to sink in. Alison's breath caught in her throat as she whispered, "But who? Who would do this?"

Daniel's expression hardened, his fear slowly morphing into a grim determination. "Whoever it is, they're not done yet. And if they know about us, then we're all in danger."

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