Two months remained until debut evaluation night. Before our unit performance, our main dancer suddenly offered me her center position. I stared at her, confused, "The trainers always praise your stage presence. Why give up your spot?" "You... you deserve center more than I do." Her smile was painfully forced, and she was fidgeting with her practice clothes - obviously not saying what she really felt. Puzzled by her strange behavior, I asked, "Are my moves too big? Am I making it hard for you to perform?" She suddenly started shaking, looking at me with pure fear in her eyes. After what felt like forever, she finally choked out, "Please, just stop. I won't try to compete with you for center anymore!"
View MoreMy sudden words threw the production team into chaos.The audience looked at each other, confused about what was happening.Staff members who'd worked on last season's show recognized who I am and started screaming.Clearly, they all knew something about Emma's story."This is live! We can't let her cause chaos!""Sound team, cut her mic!"Director Jefferson's voice came through the earpiece, but it had no effect.My voice still rang throughout the studio.He showed a hint of panic, "Where are you useless people? Get her off stage!"When people tried to approach, Henry stepped in front of me protectively."Henry, do you know who I am? How dare you go against me!""Keep protecting this lunatic, and I'll have your company's shareholders freeze your career!"Henry laughed coldly, "Better frozen than knowing the truth and being powerless, watching you walk free!"My voice turned dark, eyes fixed on him menacingly, "Director Jefferson, you said I had potential, lured me to the
Henry's eyes were red-rimmed.He fought to control his emotions, his voice tinged with regret."That day, I went back to the practice room for my forgotten gimbal and saw her running out, clothes disheveled.""I didn't think much of it then, assuming she'd been changing.""Later, I heard she'd quit the show and terminated her contract to return home.""Soon after, my company wanted to form a girl group. Remembering her talent, I recommended her.""My manager made a special trip to her home, only to discover she was already dead.""Unmarried and pregnant, she'd strangled herself with the umbilical cord after giving birth...""The neighourhood was full of gossip about her. People said she'd been someone's mistress in the city, or worked as escort. Even as a man, those rumors made me sick.""Later, I happened to check the forgotten gimbal and found footage of her being raped."Fighting back tears, I asked, "Who was it?""Are you sure you want to know? Aren't you scared?"Henry
For the next round, twenty would be chosen from thirty-five trainees to perform with the mentors.Song selection would go in order of last round's popularity rankings.Which meant I'd be the first to choose.The cards in front of me showed the song options for the next performance.Looking through them, I immediately spotted a ballad I'd practiced before.I stood there, making a show of indecision for the cameras before slowly walking forward.Just as I was about to take the card, a strange resistance surged through my body.Emma was here!I held my breath and thought silently, "I know it's you, Emma!""I can help you get revenge, but you need to tell me how you died!""Emma, tell me!"My repeated demands met with silence.Only the ache in my suspended arm told me Emma disagreed with my choice.Determined, I gritted my teeth and fought Emma for control of my body.Gradually, sweat began beading on my forehead, and my raised arm started trembling."Tell me how you died!"
After our post-show interviews, we were resting in the backstage room when the door suddenly burst open.Henry walked in, his face dark.He didn't say a word, just stared intensely at my face.Jessica glanced between us and was about to break the awkward silence when Henry abruptly left.Jessica nudged me with her elbow, whispering teasingly, "Maybe he has a crush on you? Did he come to confess?"I rolled my eyes, thinking how ridiculous that was.Back at the dorm, I immediately searched for information about Emma Wilson.She was a trainee from last season's show. I watched all her performances.I had to admit, Emma was a great dancer and singer.But despite being talented in every way, she never caught the public's attention and withdrew after the first performance.There was no information about her current situation online - it was like she'd vanished.I knew why - she was dead.Seeing my serious expression, Jessica asked, confused, "Isn't it all over? The ghost didn't a
I finally believed what Ava and Jessica had told me.I was being haunted.But why me?Why was she so obsessed with the center position?What would happen if I became center?I stumbled back to the dorm, my thoughts a complete mess.Halfway through the competition, the dorm had emptied out - some trainees eliminated, others moving in with their friends. I was the only one left.Jessica had planned to move out too, but she was worried about me."Are you sure you'll be okay by yourself?"I forced a smile, but it looked more like a grimace.Jessica didn't say much more - that night, she moved her luggage back in."I already felt bad enough, and now you're taking center position for me. I'd be a real coward to abandon you now!"I hugged her, finally feeling some of my anxiety ease.Jessica asked me, "What are you going to do?"I shook my head. "I don't know who she is or if she'll hurt me."Everything usually has a reason, a cause and effect.But I searched my conscience - I
Tears streamed down my face while Jessica's lips quivered, unable to form words."If you don't tell me, I won't take the center position!""No, you have to!""Then tell me, why are you all insisting that I be center?"Jessica bit her lip so hard it nearly bled. After what felt like forever, she finally spoke."Last night, you said you slept until morning, but do you know what I saw?"Jessica explained that she was almost asleep when she saw me leave the dorm."I kept calling your name, asking where you were going, but you didn't turn around. It was like you couldn't hear me.""I followed you to the practice room, where you started dancing... practicing the center position's dance moves!""I was angry. I kept asking you why you didn't just say you wanted center position. I would've given it to you - there was no need to practice in secret.""That's when you turned around... I... I..."Jessica's voice cracked with tears. I gave her an encouraging look, unconsciously gripping h
Her sudden change in attitude made absolutely no sense to me."What's wrong with you?"Jessica cowered, avoiding my eyes. "N-nothing... you... you should... go in!"She could barely get the words out.Just last night, we were like best friends, sharing secrets on the same bed. How did things change so drastically overnight?What had I done wrong?In desperation, I stepped in front of her to explain, "I'm sorry, Jessica. I was just so exhausted yesterday that I passed out. I didn't mean to ignore you!""...You really fell asleep?""Yeah, when I woke up it was already 8:30, and you left without waking me!"My words only made things worse. Jessica, who had been somewhat calm, suddenly became agitated.She shook her head frantically, muttering, "It wasn't you, it wasn't you, it really wasn't you!"A strange anxiety crept over me. "What are you talking about?""Oh? Nothing, nothing!"Without even glancing at me, she hurried into the practice room.During morning practice, Jess
Ava Miller had been acting strange lately.Every time she looked at me, her eyes were filled with fear.While she had to stand next to me during dance practice, she'd stay as far away as possible during breaks.During one session, while our dance trainer was explaining the moves, I noticed Ava staring blankly at her feet. I waved my hand in front of her face.She snapped back to reality, but when she saw me, she screamed and covered her head in terror.The other trainees rushed to comfort her, and concern spread across our trainer's face.I just stood there, completely lost."What happened?""Kristen, what did you do to make Ava so scared?"The terror in Ava's eyes made it seem like she'd seen something horrific.Jessica Cornell shot me a questioning look, but I could only shrug and shake my head.I hadn't done anything...Worried about her mental state, the trainer sent Ava back to the dorm to rest.I couldn't focus during the rest of dance practice.My mind kept racing,
Ava Miller had been acting strange lately.Every time she looked at me, her eyes were filled with fear.While she had to stand next to me during dance practice, she'd stay as far away as possible during breaks.During one session, while our dance trainer was explaining the moves, I noticed Ava staring blankly at her feet. I waved my hand in front of her face.She snapped back to reality, but when she saw me, she screamed and covered her head in terror.The other trainees rushed to comfort her, and concern spread across our trainer's face.I just stood there, completely lost."What happened?""Kristen, what did you do to make Ava so scared?"The terror in Ava's eyes made it seem like she'd seen something horrific.Jessica Cornell shot me a questioning look, but I could only shrug and shake my head.I hadn't done anything...Worried about her mental state, the trainer sent Ava back to the dorm to rest.I couldn't focus during the rest of dance practice.My mind kept racing,
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