The next morning, Raven woke up with a heavy feeling in her chest. The dreams that had been plaguing her felt more and more real, as if the line between dream and reality was starting to fade.However, that morning she was determined to go about her day as an ordinary college student, without the shadows of the past demanding more and more answers and making her head hurt more and more as she tried to remember everything. After showering and getting dressed, she walked out of her room with slightly hesitant steps. Meredith, her cheerful roommate, was already waiting for her outside shaking a lunchbox in her hand."Good morning, sleepyhead!" greeted Meredith in a cheerful tone. "I even had time to get this for your breakfast before you woke up. I know, you must have overslept again, right?"Raven smiled embarrassedly, then accepted the lunchbox full of toast and fruit. "Thanks, Mer. You always know when I need a saviour.""Yeah, yeah. I know that." Meredith replied with an artificiall
In the days that followed, Raven tried to live her life like a normal student - greeting every activity with enthusiasm and enjoying her time with Meredith and her friends. That morning, Raven and Meredith sat on a bench in the campus park, enjoying the warm morning sun. Both of them were busy eating the chocolate muffins they bought at the cafeteria."I don't understand why professors like to make impromptu quizzes," Meredith grumbled, munching on her muffin. "Look, I didn't even have time to eat breakfast. I'm told to think about it in the morning!"Raven giggled. "That's practice too, Mer. You're still answering anyway, even if it's just the original?"Meredith glared. "Of course! It's a good thing I'm sitting next to you-at least I can follow your confident gaze for answers."The two of them laughed so hard that it attracted the attention of some students sitting nearby. Raven enjoyed little moments like this, away from the hustle and bustle and tension of her strange dreams.No
In the days that followed, Raven and her friends became more and more immersed in Professor Lorry's assignment.They collected various materials for their research project, from interviews to analyses of books that inevitably required them to return to the haunted library.Every day, the atmosphere was full of anticipation. Raven and Meredith were already feeling the nerves building-the day of the project presentation was fast approaching.That morning, Raven and Meredith sat in class, each holding a stack of notes. Lucas and Ben arrived with hurried steps and tense faces. "Hey, I heard Professor Lorry is going to give us a mean grade if we can't answer all the questions," Lucas said as he sat next to Raven.The young man's face looked panicked, it was only natural for Lucas to feel that way since their class was almost all upperclassmen repeating Professor Lorry's course just because they couldn't answer the killer lecturer's questions. Raven bit her lip, unable to hide her worry.
The next few days were filled with various activities for Raven, Meredith, Ben, Lucas, and Maya. They began to grow closer as they had to get together frequently to complete additional assignments from Professor Lorry. Between the stacks of ancient books, spontaneous jokes, and tense moments while compiling research, they found a rhythm and cohesiveness that made the days feel lighter.That afternoon, they decided to meet at a small café near campus after class. The cool air made the café feel cosy. They sat in a corner, ordering coffee and chocolate cake to get rid of their sleepiness after a long lecture."Phew, finally got out of the most boring class. My eyes are so sleepy from earlier." Ben stretched his body that felt so tired. "Hmm, yes. I'm the same, I don't know why this course feels so boring." Meredith replied to Ben's words, "It's even more fun when we do the project from Professor Lorry," she continued."You're right, Mer. But I really didn't expect this project to be
"Alright, looks like we've got enough information," Lucas said quickly, trying to sound brave. "Let's get out before we get caught."Quickly, they returned to the bookshelves that now blocked off the secret passage. After reorganising everything, they took a small run out of the library, their nervous laughter filling the night air.When they arrived outside, they laughed loudly, releasing all the tension that had been building up. Maya looked at them with a relieved smile. "Okay, this is crazy. But I'll never forget this night for the rest of my life."Raven smiled, feeling such a strong sense of togetherness between them. With these friends of hers, even the most mysterious and terrifying journeys seemed easier to traverse."If we can face all this, we can definitely conquer Professor Lorry too, right?" Ben said with a laugh.They all laughed in agreement, promising to return to class with the most complete report and ready to face all questions from Professor Lorry.That night, fu
As time goes by, the excitement of life on campus for Raven, Meredith, Ben, Lucas and Maya never wanes.They found new ways to liven things up, including pranks that only the five of them knew about.Every weekend felt like an opportunity for adventure and freedom together.One Friday night, they gathered in the small park near the dormitory, looking for ideas for new activities.Ben suddenly leaned against a tree and chuckled, "We need something more exciting than just a party."Meredith raised an eyebrow, curious. "Like what, Ben?"Ben smiled mischievously. "Why don't we play hide-and-seek at midnight in the faculty building? They say there's a floor that never opens because... there's something weird there."Raven laughed outright. "Gosh, that's just a story to scare the new kids."Lucas, however, seemed interested. "Come on, this should be fun! Hide and seek in the faculty building at 12pm? I'm ready!"Finally, with unstoppable laughter, they decided to do it. As the night wore on
The lives of Raven, Meredith, Ben, Lucas and Maya continue to be colourful. Each day is filled with laughter, jokes, and the occasional tension that comes from new challenges on campus.One of the most thrilling moments they face is when they have to complete a big assignment for Professor Lorry - a middle-aged man who is notoriously strict and often makes students nervous just by looking at them.The assignment this time was a research project that they had to present in front of the class. The topic was quite complex, and they had to spend weeks in the library, digging up information and preparing solid presentation materials. The five of them often stay up late into the night to make sure everything is perfect, with Lucas in charge of ensuring interesting supplementary materials, Ben designing the presentation slides, and Maya looking over the data they've collected.One afternoon in the library, Meredith rested her head on the table and sighed. "Why does Professor Lorry always ch
They began rehearsing, creating dialogue and preparing costumes. The atmosphere in their dormitory was full of laughter, because every time they tried out a new dialogue, Lucas would come up with a silly improvisation that made everyone laugh out loud. Finally, the day of the Weekly Festival arrived. The atmosphere on campus was very festive, with colourful decorations, snack stalls, and the main stage in the middle of the field. There were many students crowded around, and each team seemed to be busy preparing for their performance."Alright, our next team is Team Kelana Malam with a play called Parallel Campus" the announcement was heard, and a thunderous applause greeted them.The lights on the stage slowly turned on, and the five friends entered the stage in their unique outfits.The show began with Raven standing at the front, introducing the story of five friends who were suddenly sucked into a parallel world on campus while they were looking for a place to study.Each charact
The night breeze became more piercing as Raven, Jeremy, Lucas, and Meredith ran through the narrow alleys at the back of the campus.Their breathing was ragged, adrenaline still ruling their bodies. The police sirens sounded closer, but somehow, it didn't make them feel safe. Instead, there was a bad feeling hanging in the air."We can't stop here," Jeremy said, his eyes searching for a way out.Lucas nodded, his face tense. "If they know we have these documents, they won't stay quiet. We need to find a safe place first."Meredith looked back, trying to make sure no one was following them. "But where? They must have sealed off the whole place. We don't even know who to trust."Raven clenched her fists. "I know one place. But we have to hurry."Without waiting for an answer, Raven ran first, leading them through the narrow alleys until they finally reached an old, forgotten-looking building. It was an old theatre building that was no longer in use. The wooden door creaked as they pushe
Tension enveloped Raven, Jeremy, Lucas, and Meredith as they stood frozen inside the archive room. Their breath was held, pulse racing. In the doorway, Professor Lorry stared at them with a sharp expression, and behind her, a tall shadowy figure with fiery red eyes stood still, as if watching its prey."You guys are really giving me a hard time," Lorry's voice was low, almost a whisper, but full of menace. "I knew you'd find out sooner or later... but I didn't expect this soon."Jeremy braced himself, stepping slightly forward. "What are you hiding? What did you do to those students? And why are our names on that list?"Lorry grinned, but did not reply. The red-eyed shadow behind her moved, its body like a pulsating mist in the darkness. Instantly, a chill settled over the room, making their hair stand on end.Meredith bit her lip, her hand gripping Lucas's arm. "We need to get out of here. Right now."Lucas nodded, but their steps were halted when Lorry raised one hand. "No one's co
Raven, Jeremy, Lucas, and Meredith looked at each other with tense faces. The atmosphere of the canteen, which had been filled with the sound of noisy chatter, suddenly felt more pressing."We should see for ourselves," Jeremy said quickly, his eyes flashing with caution. Without waiting for a reply, he stood up and walked out.Lucas sighed. "I knew this would end badly..." he muttered, but followed anyway.They exited the canteen, joining the crowd gathered in front of the administration building. In the centre, a student was lying on the ground. His breathing was still ragged, but his face-oh God, his face was covered in scratches, deep and messy, like he'd been clawed by something with long, sharp claws.Meredith covered her mouth, almost screaming. "Who did this to her?!"Some students whispered in panic, while others seemed too scared to approach. A lecturer and a campus security officer tried to calm the situation. "Everyone stand back! Let us handle this!"Jeremy observed the s
"But it's high!" whispered Meredith frantically."Better to fall than die here!" Lucas hissed, sweat beading on his forehead.Raven didn't think twice. She ran straight to the window and smashed it with her elbow. The glass shattered, the night wind rushing in to hit them in the face.Below, the dark forest stretched out.They had no other choice.Jeremy climbed up first, then stuck out his hand. "Come on, I've got you!"Lucas helped Meredith up, then followed Raven who jumped up. They fell into the bushes, their bodies hitting the ground hard.Lucas, the last one out, almost made it, but the skinny hand grabbed his leg!The creature's eyes stared at him crazily, its jaws gaping wide with a crunching sound.
The sound of twigs breaking beneath their steps rang out loudly in the silent forest.Only the wind blew softly, occasionally shaking the leaves, creating eerie shadows around them.Meredith shivered. "I still think this is a bad idea..."Lucas walked beside her, looking back warily. "You're not the only one who thinks so."Jeremy, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped. He stared at the ground, his expression serious. "Look at this."Raven and the others approached him.In front of them, the wet ground looked messy, as if something had been dragged over it.Long scratch marks were visible on a nearby tree trunk, as if something was trying to climb up frantically.Lucas gulped. "Okay. This is definitely not the work of an ordinary animal."Raven crouched down, touching the scratch marks carefully. There was something strange. The scar on the tree looked black, like it was burnt, and when she touched it-Shit!Raven jumped in surprise. The scar felt hot."Something's strange..." Sh
Tension hung in the air like a thick fog. The entire dormitory was gathered in the courtyard, staring at the police line set up around the entrance to the back forest. Some of the campus security officers were talking to the police, while the students could only whisper, trying to digest what had just happened.Raven stood among them, feeling her heart beating erratically. The image of the horrible laughter she heard last night was still ringing in her head."I don't like this," Meredith muttered softly, standing beside her.Lucas looked at them with a tense expression. "You mean, the body that was found... has something to do with the voice we heard last night?""I don't know." Raven bit her lip. "But I have a bad feeling."Jeremy, who was standing a little further away, listened to their conversation in silence. His eyes were fixed on the police line, as if trying to see something invisible.Before long, a forensic officer came out of the forest with a stiff face. A senior policema
Crack...A sound like soft footsteps came from outside the room. Raven frowned. Probably just another student still wandering the hallways, she thought.But... Crack... Crak...The steps sounded again. Closer this time. Slower. More cautious. Raven's heart beat faster. Her eyes glanced at the closed bedroom door. A faint shadow appeared from under the crack of the door, moving slowly... stopping... then moving again. It was as if the figure was observing the room from the outside. Raven held her breath, feeling her hair stand on end. She glanced at Meredith, who was still fast asleep. What should she do? Should she wake Meredith up? Or should she keep quiet and pretend to be asleep?The shadow was still there. Motionless. As if waiting for something.Suddenly, the doorknob of their room rattled. Raven immediately got up from the bed and stared at the door with wide eyes. Her heart was beating so fast that she was afraid someone outside could hear it.The door was locked, but the
A few weeks after the festival, Raven and her friends would meet in the campus park every weekend. They liked to share stories, tell funny stories, and sometimes practice drama informally. Jeremy, who had now become a part of their group, often joined them as well, sitting casually with guitar in hand, playing light songs that created a cheerful atmosphere.One sunny afternoon, as they sat in a circle on the grass, Maya proposed an idea. "Why don't we have a picnic this weekend? It's been a while since we've had time to relax off campus."Raven was immediately enthusiastic. "Agreed! It'll be fun. We can bring food, play little games, and Jeremy can bring his guitar for entertainment!"Jeremy smiled, looked down a little embarrassed, but nodded in agreement. "Okay, I'll play a few songs. But if you guys promise not to laugh at me if I play badly."Raven chuckled. "Relax, we wouldn't have the heart for that."The night before the picnic, Raven and Meredith were busy preparing the food
After the celebratory party on stage was over, Raven and her friends invited Jeremy to join them for a small dinner at a café near campus."But, I'm not a member of your team, so I can't join you." Jeremy tried to refuse in a subtle way. "Tsk, just come along. After all, you've joined us many times. Don't act like you don't know us, Jim," cut in Meredith, who didn't like the sound of Jeremy's words. "Yes, Jim, come along. You're our friend too, even though you're... well, older than us by a few notches," Lucas retorted. Although Lucas' words were quite sharp, instead of getting angry at his younger brother, Jeremy laughed and finally agreed to join despite looking stiff, awkward, and seemingly so formal.That night, the atmosphere was very cheerful. Their laughter filled the tables, and Jeremy, who had been stiff and cold, began to seem more relaxed and warm in their midst.The café was decorated with small lights hanging from the walls, giving it a warm and cosy atmosphere.Lucas