"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
Saat hari mulai gelap, akhirnya mereka melihat seorang mahasiswa, Anna, mendekati botol dan tampak menaburkan sesuatu ke dalamnya. Raven dan teman-temannya saling berpandangan, kaget sekaligus lega.Tanpa menunggu lama, mereka menghampiri Anna, yang kaget melihat kehadiran mereka. Meredith langsung bertanya, “Anna, kenapa kamu melakukan ini?”Dengan memasang wajah polos tanpa dosa, Anna mencoba berkelit dengan mengatakan bahwa botol yang ada di sana adalah miliknya. Namun, ekspresi wajah Anna dan keterangan yang diutarakannya berubah ketika Maya dan Ben mengatakan bahwa satu-satunya mahasiswa di kampus yang menggunakan botol minum seperti itu hanya Jeremy saja. Tidak ingin kecolongan, Lucas dan Ben mendesak Anna dengan beberapa cara termasuk dengan membohongi gadis itu bahwa mereka berlima mempunyai rekaman yang memperlihatkan perbuatan Anna saat berusaha mencelakai Jeremy. Anna tampak panik. Dengan wajah ketakutan dia akhirnya mengakui, “Aku sengaja. Jeremy membaca surat cinta yan
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
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
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
Its body was covered in lifeless black eyes, and from its back extended like wings of sharp mist.At the centre of its indistinct face, there were only two pale lights... looking directly at him."The Night Watcher..." she whispered in horror.The stone door rumbled, opening only slightly. Valtorius shouted, "Come in, now!"Raven dashed forward, but... just as she was about to reach the gate, a shadowy claw swooped down from behind-throwing them both against the wall with tremendous force."ARGH!" Valtorius was blown away, his body hitting the stone hard.Raven fell, her chest tight, her pendant slipping off and sliding to the floor.The gate... closed again, slowly but surely. The spell was broken.Valtorius lifted his face, blood pouring from his temples. "No... not now..."The voice came again. But this time it wasn't a whisper."You cannot run from me, Elara. I have waited too long for you."The Night Watcher stepped forward, his shadow swallowing the light, muting the air, even t
The Night Watcher had remembered his name."He smells the way. He will hunt them down between the passages of time and space. There is no place to hide. There is no safe place." The voice did not come from the mouth, but echoed in the heads of all who were there.The black-robed figure spread his arms. "Find him. Smell the traces of his blood. And bring her home-either alive... or fully exposed."The Night Watcher climbed out completely. His body was tall, yet not fixed in shape. He merged with the shadows, and as he stepped, the floor beneath him turned frozen, cracked, and dead.Without the sound of a step, without a gesture, the creature disappeared-merging with the darkness beyond the world, moving swiftly like a nightmare that slips between the beats of time.And the last whisper before it vanished was a bone-chilling sound"I see you, Elara... I see you..."Their footsteps echoed down the damp, old stone hallway, illuminated only by the faint glow of the Raven pendant that now h
"We remember you."Raven shivered. She glanced at Valtorius, but the professor remained silent, focused on guiding their steps. But Raven knew she heard it, too.Suddenly, around the corner of the hallway, there was a low growl. Valtorius halted his steps, his hand raised, ready to cast magic.From behind a thin mist, a creature emerged-its height almost touching the ceiling, its body shrouded in a pitch-black mist that flowed like smoke.Its eyes glowed blood red."Guardian of the Eastern Gate," Valtorius hissed. "We must pass through. But not with brute force."The creature stepped forward, and its heavy voice echoed"Give me a name. A true name. Or stay here... forever."Raven stared at Valtorius, terrified. "What does that mean? A true name?"Valtorius looked at her deeply. "Your name, Raven.
The black-robed figure laughed softly. "Of course you know me. I am the part of life that you forgot. I am the truth they tried to hide from you."Suddenly, the room shook violently again. From outside, there was a loud bang followed by a heartbreaking scream that echoed throughout the building. Something-or someone-was charging in, bringing even greater horror than before.The shattered door was now wide open, revealing a hallway filled with a dark mist that crawled across the floor like a living creature. In that mist, shadows flashed rapidly, creating whispers that sliced through the air.Valtorius quickly grasped Raven's wrist. "We need to get out of here. Right now."But before they could move, the black-robed figure raised one hand, creating a swirl of shadows that shot towards them. Valtorius swiftly formed an energy shield, blocking the attack before it could touch them."You think you can protect her forever, Professor?" the figure's voice sounded even colder. "Elara is one o
"They're already here..." muttered Valtorius in a deep voice that was almost a whisper, but still clearly audible amidst the chaos.A loud knock echoed from the room's door, not just any knock - more like a heavy blow that nearly cracked the wood. And the voice returned, calling out in a hoarse, threatening tone."Elara... Elara Blaise... You can't hide forever..."Raven's blood rushed. That voice... too real, too close. She could feel the coldness of every syllable summoned by the figure out there. Not only that-there was something inside her that trembled violently, responding to the call in a way she could not understand.Professor Valtorius stepped forward, raising his hand. Ancient symbols glowed in the air, forming a layer of protection around them. "Listen to me, Raven," he said firmly. "You must endure. Don't let them get inside your mind."But that's easier said than done.The door rumbled again. This time, the sound of wood cracking could be heard so clearly. A strange light
Raven's grip on her pendant tightened. She didn't. She didn't know them. She didn't want to go with them. But before Raven could say anything- DUARRR!!!A powerful explosion shook the university. The sound of shattering glass and loud screams mixed together. From outside, a blood-red flash of light split the night sky. That sound... that scream... Raven felt her body tremble. Something terrible was happening outside. Something related to her. Meanwhile, the first black-robed creature smiled faintly. "Look, Elara... it all started again."And in an instant, darkness engulfed the room.Darkness devoured the room in an instant. Raven could not see anything. Her breathing was ragged, her palms cold and clammy with sweat. Her body trembled not only from fear, but also from the strange feeling that was slowly running through her.A subtle whisper swirled in her head, like a voice coming from a distance. "Elara... the time has come...""Don't listen to them!" P
Professor Valtorius moved quickly, pulling Raven behind him."They won't let us go, even if you surrender," he said, his voice sharp. "Get ready, Raven. This isn't over yet."And as the mist swirled again, the creatures began to advance-The battle was inevitable.The fog grew thicker. A low rumbling sound could be heard in the distance, like something was moving closer. The creatures in the darkness were no longer just lurking-they began to step into the light, revealing their forms. Raven held her breath. The figures were tall, thin, with black eyes that shone in the darkness. Their skin looked like flowing shadows, changing shape with their steps.The whispering voice continued, echoing inside her head. "Elara... we've been waiting for you... Come back with us..."She felt her heart beating faster and faster. "Professor," she whispered in a trembling voice. "What are they...?" "The Dark Guardians," Professor Valtorius replied, his voice remaining calm though his express
Raven and Professor Valtorius immediately turned towards the source of the voice. "What?" Professor Valtorius narrowed his eyes. "She... she was kidnapped! We saw a black shadow dragging her into the portal!" the student said under his breath. Instantly, Raven's blood froze. Sister Helena...The woman who had always been there for him, who helped him from his first day at York University... Kidnapped? By whom? By Ilyana? Without thinking, Raven clenched her fists. Enough was enough.She could not keep running away from this reality. If it was true that she was Elara Blaise... If it was true that she was the last descendant of the Blaise family... Then it was time for her to face her destiny.She turned to Professor Valtorius, her eyes full of determination. "Tell me, Professor. How can I save Sister Helena?" Professor Valtorius looked at her for a moment before finally smiling a small smile. "Now you're ready." Somewhere, deep in the darkness... Sister Helen
The air around Bastion Blaise was still filled with the remnants of the mysterious figure's presence. The dense scent of mist mixed with the aura of magic that had not completely dissipated. Raven stood stiffly, her hands still gripping the pendant around her neck tightly. Professor Valtorius looked at her with a serious expression. "Are you alright?" Raven swallowed. Her heart was still beating fast, and the fear that had been holding her back was slowly turning into something else. Anger."What the hell is going on?!" her voice raised, her eyes looking straight at Professor Valtorius. "Why are they calling me Elara? Why do they want me back?" Professor Valtorius paused for a moment, as if carefully composing his words. "Because you are one of them, Raven." Raven shook her head. "No, I'm not. I don't belong to anyone! I just want to live a normal life. I never asked for any of this!" Suddenly, the wind picked up, shaking the ruins around them. It was as if the world was