MADNESS

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The amount of deaths that have occurred in the small town of Night Hill is starting to become to many to count. The killers most recent victim, Declan, probably had one of the most brutal deaths so far. Being burned alive feeling every bit and ounce of pain as you feel your skin slowly reaching unbelievable temperatures is a dark way to leave this world. With everything going on lately, Night Hill High School has agreed to cancel school until the killer has been caught by the police. A lot of people saw this as a perfect resolution considering most of the victims were from that certain high school. What could possibly go wrong?

Alma and Niche have decided to go visit Alex at his house to see if he's been doing okay. It was still pretty early in the morning. They brought him boxes of chocolates and flowers to comfort him in his time of need. While Alex saw this as unnecessary, they saw this as a coping mechanism for not only him but for them as well.

Alex: You guys really didn't have to do all this.

Alma: We wanted to do it. I'm sure if we were in the same situation you'd do the same for us.

Alex: (smiles) You're right. I'd do anything for you guys.

Niche: Same here.

Alma: Have any of you guys spoken to Josue lately?

Alex: Not really no.

Niche: He just needs some time alone that's all. I'm sure he's in his room right now in his bed resting.

Meanwhile, Tenzin was sitting on his front porch drinking a glass of lemonade and reflecting on the past couple days. Ever since he found out that his boyfriend, Joey, passed away he's been a complete mess. He's barely eaten, he's been paying less attention in school, and he's been very distant from the people in his life who care about him. Everything was falling apart and things didn't seem like they were looking up anytime soon.

Josue: Tenzin?

Tenzin: (looks up) Oh umm hey Josue. It's been a while.

Josue: Yah it has. Mind if sit down with you?

Tenzin: No not at all. scooches to the side

Josue: (sits down) Thanks.

Tenzin: I heard about what happened to your brother and I'm really sorry. I know how you must be feeling right now. Having someone you care about getting taken away by some psychotic monster. It really takes a toll on both your heart and your head.

Josue: Yah it really does. Sometimes I just sit down by myself alone in my room and just stare off into a distance. I imagine how things would've turned out different if I wasn't so careless. Maybe if I looked after my brother a little bit better he'd still be here. But he isn't. And it's all my fault.

Josue began to break down into tears. He tried to hold them back with every bit of strength he had left, but he couldn't. It was too much for him. Tenzin looked at Josue with a worried expression on his face. He put his arm around him before they both shared a compassionate and powerful hug.

Tenzin: Don't worry it'll be ok. I know exactly how you feel. But just remember this isn't your fault. It's the killers.

Josue stayed paused for a moment and had a quick flashback to that night, the night he had accidentally killed his brother. He slowly nodded but seemed hesitant.

Josue: Yah you're- you're right. I just wish there was something I could do to take my mind off of everything.

Tenzin: We can go catch a movie.

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