Chapter 9: "New Era of Malevolence,"

Chapter 9: "New Era of Malevolence,"

───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ────

As I lay in my dorm room, my mind slowly drifts into a realm of darkness. The unfamiliar walls surrounding me create a sense of uncertainty, leaving me lost in thought. I ponder the mysteries that linger around the shadows of the night, searching for answers to the questions that haunt my mind.

The still air of my new room is filled with a feeling of unease, creating a palpable tension. I feel as though I am being watched, though I am alone in my room, as my odd dormmate has flew to hers too. For the record, I am acutely aware of my solitude as I take in the pitch black walls, yet I remain undeterred in my pursuit for the answers that I so desperately seek.

"You'll be damned in here, Ruby. Without a doubt..." With a heavy sigh for how many times today, I monologued to my consciousness as I lie still, turbulent thoughts swirl beneath the surface of my dark and mysterious mind. It was as if though I try to