Nightmares and Shadows

Prologue

Dark. All I could see was pitch black.

So I'm back here again huh? This is probably the 5th time this month. These "dreams" I'm having is getting more and more frequent lately. I'm not sure whether it's a good thing or not but I felt quite uneasy in it. I wonder what's in store this time?

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My name is Stephen, my friends usually call me Steph. I'm a 15 year old high-schooler who stays in the town of Greenville. I was born in March the 16th. My sign is a Pisces. Although I'm not really into horoscopes but I like being a Pisces, because it sounds like a nice name.

Ring ring!!!

I woke up to the ringing of my alarm clock. I lift my hand up and hit down on my alarm clock to turn it off. I stayed in bed for a while thinking about the "dream" I had.

This is strange..... Nothing happened in it.... Usually there was some light, or maybe some voice or some sort. But this time, there was nothing, it was all pitch black. I felt like a few minutes have passed during that time but, nothing seems to be happening. Was it because there wasn't much time? I don't know, but maybe I should forget about it and get up.

Turning my head to the clock I stared at it for a while. 8.30 a.m. I should probably get up now. I sat up and slid my feet into my slippers that I usually wear everyday when I get up. I got up and head into the bathroom. Looking at myself in the mirror, I see my hair all standing up like a mess. Maybe I should get a haircut some time, I hate going for a haircut, but my hair is kinda long. I took up my toothbrush and put some toothpaste on it and started brushing my teeth.

Hmm.... I wonder what should I do today. It's a Friday, so I probably won't have much to do at school today. Maybe I should hang around with some friends and have some fun.

After that, I got in the shower to have a quick one. Refreshing. I got out, and get changed into the outfit. Dark blue jeans and a dark toned t-shirt, probably one of my most comfortable outfit since I entered school. Our school didn't really cared about uniforms, so we all wore casual outfits.

After I was done packing up for school in my room, I grabbed my bag and head on downstairs to the kitchen, where my mother is preparing breakfast for me and my sister. There in the kitchen I see my mother cooking while my sister is tapping on her iPhone.

"Good morning mother. Mornin' sis." I walked to the table and took a seat.

"Morning bro, how was your morning so far?" My sister looked at me with her bright eyes.

This is my sister, Sheila. She's 12 years old and she's studying in a junior high near my school. She has always been a cheerful girl with a bright mind that can make everything better. She's probably one of those good sisters you wish you would like to have.

"Good morning darling, is waffles okay for you?" Said my mother.

"Yeah, I love waffles in the morning" I cheered a little bit as I get ready the dishes.

After I finish my breakfast, I got in my shoes and head out to school.

"Bye mom. Bye sis. I'll be back around 5 p.m. today. See ya guys then!" As I walk out the door.

"Bye! See you later." My mother and sister said the same time.

I got on my bicycle and rode my way to school. It would take around 10 minutes to reach school with my usual speed, but I decided to go faster today. I just felt like it, so why not?

Ahh, the smooth breeze that is blowing my face was simply satisfying. The spring breeze can sometimes be a good thing for me, I should do this more often. The birds that are singing during spring time was really soothing to the soul. Sigh.... what a beautiful place to live in.

As I reached the school gates, I was greeted by my friend Shane.

"Hey there Steph, this is probably one of the many times where you reach school this early." He smirked a little as he crossed his arms.

This is Shane, he studies in the same class as me, only being more smarter than me in class. He is intelligent, trusting, and humorous. But sometimes he may be a little annoying, for example, whenever you talk to him, he'll just start flirting with the other girls in class and stuff like that. What a player. But he is still a good friend.

"Yeah, yeah, let'about get to class before the school bell rings." As I parked my bicycle in the school's bicycle rack.

Chemistry class was on in the morning, so I got to my class and got ready for my class. As the teacher got in the class, she started teaching about electrolysis and stuff.

Sigh, chemistry. Chemicals, compounds, salts, and formulas. Negative charge and positive. All those symbols and things, I wonder how the students manage to remember them all. My teacher always say, "You have to study, study, and study, there's no such thing as shortcut in remembering!" Well, maybe I should just listen carefully in class.

After an hour of chemistry, the class finally ended and we all left the class. On my way to my lockers, I met up with some of my friends.

"How was chemistry class Steph?" The guy with red hair said to me.

"Just the same old answer, Sean, it was boring." I rolled my eyes. As Shane laughs at the background.

This is Sean, he's one of my seniors in school. A real hot headed guy, he gets ticked off very easily. His red hair was fitting for his attitude. I always told myself to not try to make him mad when he's around.

"So, do you guys wanna go play some laser tag? I asked the gang to come along with us and they said they'll meet with us there." As Sean grabs him skateboard.

"That sounds like a great idea," said Shane, "considering I won't be having any class soon. How about you Steph? Do you wanna tag along?"

"Hmm, why not?" I said, "I'm just here to kill some time"

"Well let's get ready and head on there now." As Sean got on his skateboard and skated away to the front gates.

"Always going ahead of us," sighed Shane, "well, let's not keep them waiting, shall we?"

I nodded, and we both head out on our way. While I was getting my bike, I noticed a piece of paper taped on the seat. I grabbed the paper and turned it around.

Be careful of the shadows you see. Some may be harmless, but some of them are dangerous.

Huh? Why is something like this written and was placed on my bike? What does it mean?

"Hey Steph," Shane shouted, " what's taking you so long?"

"I-I'm coming!" I folded the note and stuffed it in my bag. I then got on my bike and head out with Shane to meet up with the gang. While on the way, I can't help but to think about the note.

What is the shadows? What shadows could do harm to the living? I never heard of something like this ever in my life! Could this be a prank to scare me? I'm going to find out who tried to pull this prank on me.....

I can't help it but to think that something bad is about to happen....