All Chapters of A Scary Summer Adventure: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

In the blink of an eye, summer break had arrived. I had arranged for Bethany and the others to work at my family's factory, just as they had requested. Looking at the gates before me, I couldn't help but shrink back a little. Even though it belonged to my family, it had been a long time since I was last here.As for the reason…I shook my head, unwilling to dwell on it any longer."This really is the biggest factory in the city. It looks impressive," one of them commented. "I didn't expect Melanie's family to be so well-off.""What does it matter if she's rich? She's still our lackey."Another added, "Hey, what do you think our jobs will be? We've been walking for ages and haven't seen a single employee."I heard their conversation but didn't respond. Instead, I just kept walking ahead. "Are you messing with us? We've walked for so long and haven't seen anyone working." Charlotte spoke up first, her eyes full of hostility as she glared at me. I flinched at her words, loweri

After leaving my mother's room, I followed the woman beside me and soon found the workstations where Bethany and the others had been assigned. My father had separated them, refusing to let them stay together.I reached Bethany's workstation first. She had been given the task of sorting clothes. Looking at the piles stacked around her, I silently wished her good luck.The moment I entered the warehouse, Bethany started complaining. "Melanie Parker, didn't I tell you to get us cushy positions? Look at all these clothes! Do you want me to work myself to death?"But I tuned out her whining. Instead, I fixed my gaze on her. She had never seen me look at her like this. The intensity of my stare made her uneasy."What is wrong with you? Didn't you hear a word I said? Do you think you're special just because I've been nice to you? Let me remind you. You're nothing. Don't act like you're above me!" she snapped.Having said her piece, Bethany raised her hand and swung it toward my face. B

I didn't bother checking on the others. But I was certain their situation couldn't have been much different from Bethany's and Charlotte's.Soon, it was time for dinner, a rare moment of rest during the day. I arrived at the cafeteria early and waited for them to show up.When my bullies finally appeared, I almost didn't recognize them. They looked utterly drained, as if every ounce of energy had been wrung out of their bodies.Unlike before, they didn't lash out at me the moment they saw me. Instead, their eyes brimmed with fear."Melanie, please. We're begging you. Let us go. We promise we'll never bully you again. Just let us off the hook."I had never heard them speak to me with such humility. For a moment, I couldn't process it. But judging from their disheveled state, it wasn't hard to imagine what they had been through."Alright, that's enough. It's time to eat." Suddenly, a familiar male voice rang out behind me. My back stiffened, and I hesitated before turning to look

It had been ages since the factory's dormitory was last renovated, and it looked like it could crumble at any moment."Isn't anyone else staying here? Why isn't there a single light on?" one of them asked cautiously.I checked my watch, then explained, "We spent quite some time at the cafeteria earlier, so the lights are already out. I'll take you to the dorm. Once you're there, just go to bed."With that, I escorted them up to the fourth floor.After they chose their bed, I turned and left. From this point forward, they were on their own.…Dawn was just beginning to break the next morning when terrified screams shattered the silence. Without wasting a moment, I ran to the dormitory to check.As soon as I opened the door, a dark liquid came streaming out. Inside the room, streaks of blood covered every inch of the floor.Charlotte stood frozen in place, her eyes locked on the bed across from her.Following her gaze, I saw the young woman who had chosen that spot lay sprawled.

Just like the night before, a plate was placed in front of Charlotte. But today's plate was especially large.Seeing that, her face turned pale."I made more, just in case you're still hungry," my mother said, sitting beside me and casting a gentle gaze at Charlotte.However, to Charlotte, my mother's expression was far more terrifying than my father's.I reached out and uncovered the plate in front of her. The large amount of food came into view instantly. Then, I counted it. There were five human heads. Bethany couldn't even finish one, and now Charlotte was expected to eat five."T-This is too much… How could I possibly finish all of this?" Charlotte stammered. She was on the verge of breaking down."Hurry up and eat. Melanie's father really hates it when people waste food," my mother remarked with a smile. Yet, her words hung in the air like a death sentence.With no other choice, Charlotte began shoving the food into her mouth. Unfortunately, it wasn't as easy as it see