"Why would he?" A nagging voice in my mind incessantly questioned, as if taunting me. I longed to silence it once and for all, as it gnawed at my peace of mind. My appetite had vanished, and in my growing unease, I decided to reach out to Cassandra for answers. However, to my astonishment, my call was disconnected abruptly. Why would she do that?My concern heightened as I wondered what could have kept them so preoccupied. I dialed Alex's number in a desperate attempt to get in touch, but there was no response. It had been over half an hour since they had left for the Lake, and they hadn't returned yet. Worrisome thoughts raced through my head, and I felt a sense of urgency to investigate. What if they were in danger? I chided my inner voice for its paranoid speculations.Without a moment's hesitation, I rushed to my car and sped towards their last known location. Disregarding the speed limit, I drove recklessly, consumed by worry, until I reached the familiar clearing. As I hastily ma

Cassandra's POV"I'm sure the tickets will sell out fast. We're all eager to see the movie," I chuckled, acknowledging the excitement in the air.Despite my amusement, I couldn't help but feel frustrated with my friend's insensitivity. He refused to admit that the horror movie we were about to watch terrified him to the core. He had only watched it once, and since then, he had been plagued by the feeling of ghosts lurking in every corner. Even going near his bed filled him with dread, as he was convinced something was waiting to grab him from underneath. He knew it was irrational, but he couldn't shake off the fear, even after all these years.I knew he would never confide in me about his fear, as I would never let him forget it. He was older now, and he believed that the movie wouldn't have the same effect on him. However, he was wrong, and I knew it."Jasper!" I called out."I'm working on it, I'm in the process of booking the tickets," he responded with urgency as his fingers clicke

The doctor informed them that the symptoms were currently mild and prescribed an antibiotic injection and medication. However, if the condition did not improve, hospitalization and IV fluids might be necessary. They hoped it would not come to that. Cassandra acknowledged the doctor's instructions with a smile while I moaned, feeling frail and exhausted. I stumbled to the washroom, overcome by the urge to vomit, and Cassandra supported me as I retched. After rinsing my mouth, I went back to bed, dozing off intermittently throughout the night.Cassandra never left my side, always attending to me whenever I stirred. She'd gently push back strands of hair that clung to my forehead while using a damp cloth to ease my fever. My mind was in a frenzy, plagued with terrifying visions of demonic entities from "The Conjuring." Yet each time I opened my eyes, Cassandra was there, providing comfort and assuring me that everything would be alright.Eventually, I woke up, and the clock on the wall

Cassandra raised her perfectly arched eyebrow, amusement playing on her lips. "You scare too easily," she quipped, her voice tinged with teasing.Embarrassed by my overreaction, I scratched my head sheepishly. "Right. Whatever. I'm going out for dinner tonight," I muttered."I heard," Cassandra replied, her tone nonchalant.Curiosity piqued, I couldn't resist asking about her own plans for the night. "So, what do you have planned for tonight?" I inquired.Cassandra shrugged, her dark curls bouncing with the movement. "I dunno, maybe catch up with Jane?" she said casually."Okay, do you want me to drop you off on my way?" I offered, hoping to be helpful."No, it's cool. I'll ask her to pick me up," Cassandra declined with a wave of her hand.As I got up to decide what to wear, I rifled through my T-shirts, tossing them carelessly onto the floor in my haste. Cassandra's disapproving gaze was not lost on me. "Jasper! What the hell! I had already organized the closet a few days ago," she s

Julie hesitated, her gaze faltering as she struggled to find the words. "I discovered that he was cheating on me," she finally admitted, her voice cracking. Her eyes filled with tears, and she apologized, her remorse palpable."It was a mistake," she pleaded, desperation lacing her voice. "I don't even remember how it happened, but I'm truly sorry." As I looked at her, I saw a glimmer of the girl I had once fallen in love with. Maybe, just maybe, there was a sliver of hope for us.Cassandra's POV:I inquired with a hint of doubt, my eyes fixed on Alex. "Do you genuinely believe this plan will work?""Without a doubt," Alex responded, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.I sought reassurance from Kenny, turning to him. "What do you think? Is this really a good idea?""Absolutely!" Kenny exclaimed, nodding his head vigorously in agreement.I remained hesitant, crossing my arms. "Okay, but I'm not even sure how we're supposed to go about it."Alex's grin widened. "Why don't you give Jasper a