Turning Ch 1 Novels & Stories

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Chapter 16: "Chambers of Macabre," ───── ❝ T H I R D P E R S O N ' S P O V ❞ ───── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 04 - 2027 ║ ║ Monday║ Class Day ║

The trees outside looked lifeless, frozen in the chill of winter. Not a single leaf remained on their branches. Inside the mansion, flowers bloomed vibrantly, a stark contrast to the dead landscape beyond. After the lavish luncheon, Colin drove to the cave where I was imprisoned. He stood outside, his voice cold and commanding. "Norah, have you realized your mistake yet? Just apologize, and I'll let you out."

"She—" "Betrayed you?" I turned off the recording. "Just like you betrayed me." "Interesting?" Dante knelt on the ground, his body weak, utterly defeated. "I really... have nothing left..." he mumbled. "No," I corrected him. "You still have your life." "Though I don't know how long you can keep it." As soon as I finished speaking, the sound of car engines came from a distance. Two black SUVs drove into the pier, their headlights blinding.

Then, I embarked on my new journey. … On the first day of the semester, the college had a welcoming ceremony for freshmen. I saw two familiar figures in the auditorium—Wanda and Lila. It had been a year since I'd last seen them. I watched as Lila trailed Blake, who was the head of the student council. She kept trying to curry favor with him. Her eyes widened when she saw me. She and her lackeys dragged me into the restroom.