Late autumn wrapped Eternal Sunshine Primary School in fragile calm. Outside, leaves skittered across the yard; inside, students rushed to finish their projects as teachers closed their lessons.
Ms. Tina, the newest teacher, reminded her class to pack up. The stillness felt like a rare gift—until a sharp, metallic sound rang from the hallway.
Her smile faded. The children kept working, but a chill swept through her. She stepped toward the door… and froze at what she saw.