Lost and found: A journey of time

V

William hopped in the back seat, staring out the window, his nightmare still haunting him. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered inside him. He couldn't stop thinking about the stone woman and the river of blood. It all felt so real. It felt like someone was warning him about something.

The ride Andrew looked out the window was unlike anything he'd seen before. It was as if they'd stepped right into an episode of "Miami Vice," sans Don Johnson.

And he saw the city bustling like a beehive, oblivious to his inner turmoil. Neon lights flash advertising things like 'Video Arcades' and 'Record Stores'. In the distance, casting a surreal glow on the street corners. The 80s music playing on the radio did little to soothe his frazzled nerves. Instead, it seemed to amplify his dread, as if each beat of the song was synchronized with his pounding heart. They really did end up in the 1980s.

After a while, the car finally pulled into a parking lot next to a large building that Andrew assumed was a school. It was bigger than Andrew expected, with its high walls casting long shadows over the parking lot. Other kids were arriving at school, waiting for their parents to find a parking spot. Some of them were talking among themselves, while others were busy looking at their Walkmans or Auto Race video games.

"Here we are," their father announced as he put the car in park and killed the engine. "Andrew and Elliot, remember, you both must be on your best behavior, okay?" Andrew and Elliot both nodded before opening their doors. They followed their mother, Alicia, skipping along next to her. They passed by groups of kids chatting animatedly and pointing at things. Most of them seemed friendly, but Andrew still felt like a fish out of water.

Elizbeth and William looked at the school in amazement. "There is no way that Andrew is going to this school. It looks too fancy." Elizbeth whispered to William, her eyes widening as she looked at the high walls and windows of the school. "I think they should put that school in a museum or something." William nodded, unable to agree more.

As they entered the main entrance of the school, the twins' jaws dropped. There was no way in hell they could ever get used to a school that looked so posh. Everything was spotless; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. Even the floors were shiny. It was like stepping into an episode of "Zombies," only it was the middle school version. The walls were painted a calming shade of blue and decorated with motivational posters. One of them read, 'Dream, you can reach your goal'.

Suddenly, a man dressed in a suit greeted them. "Hey"

shaking Dad's hand.

"Hello, Mr. Walker, nice to see you here," Dad responded, smiling.

"I didn't think you were coming," Mr. Walked replied.

"We won't miss this in the world. Oh, plus, we also want our son Andrew to get familiar with the school," Dad explained, gesturing toward Andrew.

"We won't miss this in the world. Oh, plus, we also want our son Andrew to get familiar with the school," Dad explained, gesturing toward Andrew.

Mr. Walker laughed. "Ahh, yes, we'll welcome Andrew." He walked forward, holding out his hand to shake, which Andrew reluctantly gave him, looking nervous.

Mr. Walker then smiled and said, "You are going to have an amazing time at this school, just like your brother did. I still can't believe Elliot is in his late year of junior secondary school, and I remember how excited he was to come here."

"Yes, he was a very smart boy," Mr. Walker said.

He nodded his head in agreement. "Always front and center during Science Club meetings. I hope Andrew will show the same keen interest."