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The University
**Chapter 7: Confronting Shadows**
The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting long, soft rays across Mira’s living room. The tension from the previous night still hung in the air as her friends gathered their belongings, preparing to visit the university. The room was silent except for the occasional rustle of fabric or clinking of coffee mugs. Mira sat at the edge of the couch, her hands clasped tightly together, her eyes distant.
“We need answers,” Ryan declared, breaking the silence. “Seventy-seven disappearances and deaths? That’s not something we can ignore. The head of the university has to know something. There’s no way they’ve managed to cover this up without being involved.”
“Exactly,” Yasmin agreed, tying her hair into a ponytail. “It’s time someone confronted them. We deserve to know what’s happening. And if they’re hiding something, they can’t keep it buried forever.”
Mira glanced up at them, her face pale. “I’m not sure if I can do this,” she said softly. “I don’t even know if I want to stay in this town anymore. Maybe... maybe I should just leave.”
Nora immediately moved to Mira’s side, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Mira, you don’t have to come with us. Take some time to think things through. You’ve been through so much already. We’ll handle this.”
“I’ll stay with you,” Anna offered. “I don’t think you should be alone right now.”
Mira shook her head, managing a weak smile. “Thanks, Anna. And Nora, I appreciate it, but I’ll be okay. I just need some time to process everything. This apartment feels safe enough. And... if you find anything out, please tell me. Don’t keep me in the dark.”
“You have our word,” Ryan said firmly. “We’ll let you know everything.”
The group exchanged quick goodbyes, leaving Mira alone in the apartment....
The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting long, soft rays across Mira’s living room. The tension from the previous night still hung in the air as her friends gathered their belongings, preparing to visit the university. The room was silent except for the occasional rustle of fabric or clinking of coffee mugs. Mira sat at the edge of the couch, her hands clasped tightly together, her eyes distant.
“We need answers,” Ryan declared, breaking the silence. “Seventy-seven disappearances and deaths? That’s not something we can ignore. The head of the university has to know something. There’s no way they’ve managed to cover this up without being involved.”
“Exactly,” Yasmin agreed, tying her hair into a ponytail. “It’s time someone confronted them. We deserve to know what’s happening. And if they’re hiding something, they can’t keep it buried forever.”
Mira glanced up at them, her face pale. “I’m not sure if I can do this,” she said softly. “I don’t even know if I want to stay in this town anymore. Maybe... maybe I should just leave.”
Nora immediately moved to Mira’s side, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Mira, you don’t have to come with us. Take some time to think things through. You’ve been through so much already. We’ll handle this.”
“I’ll stay with you,” Anna offered. “I don’t think you should be alone right now.”
Mira shook her head, managing a weak smile. “Thanks, Anna. And Nora, I appreciate it, but I’ll be okay. I just need some time to process everything. This apartment feels safe enough. And... if you find anything out, please tell me. Don’t keep me in the dark.”
“You have our word,” Ryan said firmly. “We’ll let you know everything.”
The group exchanged quick goodbyes, leaving Mira alone in the apartment....
