Chapter 1: Chapter 1
The gothic girl with the black corset and the matching black boots stepped off the school bus. She was tired of waiting forShe grabbed her backpack from the seat behind her and walked towards the main entrance of the school. The hallways were eerily quiet, almost as if no one was there. It was the middle of the afternoon, yet the school seemed deserted. Not a soul greeted her as she passed Mr Reiner, the groundskeeper, or any of the teachers.
"Hello?Anybody home?" Gwen called out as she made her way towards the main building. The school grounds were well groomed, but the buildings themselves looked run down. Windows were broken, mold was growing in the corners, and peeling paint was everywhere. Even the gym, which was supposed to be impressive, was in disrepair.The bleachers were rusted, the field was overgrown with weeds, and the basketball court was a muddy mess. The only thing that looked good was the forest of trees lining the school grounds. They were beautiful, even though most of them were dead due to the drought. Trees were the only thing that kept the school from looking like a junkyard.Gwen pushed through the heavy front doors and into the main building. The classrooms were dark and dank, with only a few lightbulbs strung across the ceiling. The floors were covered in sawdust, and the smell of stale beer and sweat permeated from the musty rooms.It was a place where dreams went to die.
Gwen stopped in front of the main doors. They were thick and heavy, almost as if they were made of ice. A chill ran down her spine, and she crossed her arms to preserve the moment. In the distance, she could see the woods, but that was all she could see. There was nothing else.Nothing at all.
Gwen's eyes adjusted to the darkness as she made her way towards the light switch. She flipped it on, and the