MERRIELYNN.
I ducked, covering my head as the blast ripped through the lab.
Flames engulfed the area surrounding the building, and the air thickened with black smoke. My ears rang, and I coughed, waving my hands to clear the haze.
The heat was unbearable, and I could feel the floor trembling beneath me. I needed to find a way out as I still wasn’t sure what was happening. As I crawled through the debris, the smoke began to clear, so I stumbled to my feet, surveying the chaos. Students knelt, shielding their heads, their faces etched with shock.
I looked around, searching for anyone who might need help. The fire crackled ominously, and I could feel the heat on my skin.
“Is everyone okay?” someone shouted, their voice barely cutting through the panic.
As I kept looking around, panting
