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Welcome to dark dreamer .
This time , we've got a story that'll make you think twice about that last day of school .
Alright .
Picture this .
It's the last day of school at Crestview High , and everyone's buzzing with excitement .
Summer's just around the corner , and the seniors are ready to break free .
Our main guy , Nick Carter , is no exception .
He's a senior , and he's been counting down the days to graduation .
But today , something feels off .
Nick's your typical high school senior , easygoing , loves a good joke , and can't wait to leave Crestview behind .
He's got his best friends , Jake and Sam , by his side , and they're all set to make this last day unforgettable .
But as they say , be careful what you wish for .
The day starts off normal enough .
They've got their yearbooks in hand , ready to collect signatures , and they're planning to hit up the big end of year party later that night .
As they walk through the halls , they're laughing and reminiscing about all the crazy stuff that's happened over the years .
Man , remember that time we snuck into the teacher's lounge and swapped out the coffee for decaf ?
Jake says , grinning .
Nick laughs .
Missus Thompson was so cranky that day .
Classic .
They head to their first class , English with mister Johnson .
He's one of those cool teachers who actually makes class fun , But today , he seems a bit distracted , almost nervous .
Nick notices , but shrugs it off .
It's probably just the end of year stress .
The morning flies by , and soon it's lunchtime .
The cafeteria is packed , the noise level at an all time high .
Nick , Jake , and Sam grab their usual spot by the window and dig into their food .
They're halfway through their sandwiches when the power suddenly goes out .
The entire cafeteria plunges into darkness , and everyone falls silent .
What the hell ?
Sam mutters .
Must be a power outage , Nick says , trying to sound casual .
It'll come back on in a minute , but it doesn't .
A minute passes , then 2 , then 5 .
The cafeteria remains dark , and a murmur of unease spreads through the students .
Nick's starting to feel a bit on edge , but he tries to brush it off with a joke .
Guess we'll just have to eat in the dark .
Hope no one's got a food fight planned .
Jake chuckles , but it's forced .
Yeah .
Let's hope .
Eventually , a teacher comes in with a flashlight , telling everyone to stay calm and head back to their classrooms .
Nick , Jake , and Sam make their way through the dim hallways , the usually familiar school now feeling like a maze of shadows .
Back in class , the power's still out .
Mister Johnson tries to keep things normal , but it's clear everyone's on edge .
Nick can't shake the feeling that something's not right .
He glances at the clock , but it stopped .
Time seems to drag on forever .
Finally , the principal's voice crackles over the intercom , sounding distorted and strange .
Attention , students and staff .
Due to unforeseen circumstances , we're dismissing school early today .
Please gather your belongings and leave the building in an orderly fashion .
A cheer goes up from the students , but Nick doesn't share their enthusiasm .
There's something eerie about the way the principal sounded .
He grabs his backpack and heads out with Jake and Sam .
Hey .
Did you guys think the principal sounded weird ?
Nick asks as they walk down the hall .
Jake shrugs .
I don't know , man .
Maybe he was just using a crappy mic .
They step outside into the bright afternoon sun , and Nick feels a sense of relief .
At least it's not dark out here .
They decide to head to Jake's house to hang out until the party .
As they walk , they notice the streets are unusually quiet .
No cars , no people , just an unsettling silence .
Where is everyone ?
Sam asks , looking around .
Probably just laying low until the power's back , Jake suggests , but even he doesn't sound convinced .
When they get to Jake's house , they find it empty .
Jake's parents are at work , so they have the place to themselves .
They grab some snacks and flop down in the living room , trying to shake off the weird vibes from school .
Alright .
Let's make the best of this , Nick says , turning on the TV , but the screen stays black .
Great .
Looks like the power's out here too .
They sit in the semi darkness , trying to pass the time with stories and jokes , But the longer they sit , the more tense they become .
Nick keeps glancing at his phone , but there's no signal .
I've got a bad feeling about this , Nick says finally .
Maybe we should check on our families .
Good idea , Sam agrees .
Let's split up and meet back here in an hour .
They each head to their respective homes , the eerie silence of the town pressing in on them .
When Nick gets to his house , he finds it empty .
His parents are supposed to be at work , but he can't shake the feeling that something's wrong .
He grabs a flashlight and searches the house , but there's no sign of them .
Feeling more uneasy by the minute , he heads back to Jake's .
On the way , he runs into Jake and Sam , both looking equally freaked out .
Did you find your families ?
Nick asks .
Jake shakes his head .
No one's home .
It's like they just vanished .
Same here , Sam says .
What the hell is going on ?
They stand there in the middle of the street feeling utterly lost .
Suddenly , they hear a low humming sound growing louder by the second .
They look up to see a strange light in the sky descending slowly towards them .
What is that ?
Jake whispers .
Before anyone can answer , the light engulfs them and everything goes white .
When the light fades , they find themselves back in the school gym surrounded by their classmates .
The power is back on , the music is playing , and everything seems normal , but something's off .
Nick looks around trying to make sense of what just happened .
Was it all a dream , a hallucination ?
He turns to Jake and Sam , but they're gone .
Panicked , he searches the gym , but there's no sign of them .
He rushes outside only to find the town bustling with activity like nothing ever happened .
Confused and scared , he heads back to the school .
As he approaches , he sees Jake and Sam standing by the entrance looking dazed .
Guys , where did you go ?
Nick demands .
We were just about to ask you the same thing , Jake says , rubbing his eyes .
One minute , we were in the street .
The next , we're back here .
It's like time reset or something , Sam adds , shaking his head .
I don't get it .
Nick feels a chill run down his spine .
Let's get out of here .
They head to Nick's car and drive out of town , the events of the day playing over and over in their minds .
They don't stop until they reach the next town where they finally find people and power .
As they catch their breath , Nick realizes something .
We can't go back .
Jake and Sam nod in agreement .
Yeah , Jake says .
Whatever is going on in Crestview , it's not normal .
They never return to Crestview , and they never speak of that day again .
It's a secret they carry with them , a reminder that sometimes the strangest things happen in the most ordinary places .
So next time you're finishing up your last day of school or just going about your daily life , remember , things aren't always what they seem .
And sometimes , the most ordinary places can hide the darkest secrets .
If you've got a story of your own , something that sends chills down your spine , drop us a line .
Until next time , stay safe , stay curious , and keep your eyes open .
You never know what might be lurking just around the corner .