

SCHOLAR
Morrissette School of Geniuses – a name that whispers of unparalleled brilliance and promises of a future forged in academic gold. Yet, beneath its gleaming facade lies a chilling truth: this is no ordinary school. It's a battleground where intelligence is weaponized, secrets fester in the shadows, and every corner holds a whisper of danger. Step inside, if you dare, but be warned: here, your genius might just be your gravest curse. Will you unravel the dark secrets, or become another casualty in its terrifying curriculum?The air in my room felt thick with expectation, a familiar pressure that had clung to me since elementary school graduation. I twirled my pen, the rhythmic click-click a counterpoint to the buzzing anticipation in my mind. Everyone back in my small village saw me as a 'genius,' a moniker that felt more like a heavy crown than a compliment. They had such high expectations, and honestly, it was exhausting.
I just wanted to find a place where my 'big brain' could truly stretch, a challenge worthy of my intellect. My gaze drifted to the calendar – a week since I'd been crowned valedictorian, a small achievement in my grand scheme. I craved more. A prestigious school. That was the wish.
My phone vibrated, jolting me from my thoughts. An email. Odd. I never got emails. Swiping it open, a name blared at me: Morrissette School of Geniuses. My heart hammered. This was it. My wish, finally within reach. If only I’d known the nightmares that would follow, the true cost of that wish. If only I hadn’t stepped into that car, oblivious to the dread on the driver’s face.
