*Kieran*
I’m still processing the horror of what just happened when the silence in the common room is shattered by a flurry of gasps and murmurs. Ralf’s body lies crumpled on the ground, a grotesque testament to the chaos that has just unraveled before our eyes. I can feel the weight of disbelief settling on everyone’s shoulders. The air is thick with a mix of fear, confusion, and an unsettling curiosity.
Ariella stands frozen, her wide eyes darting between me and the remains of Ralf. “I didn’t…” she stammers, her voice trembling. I can see the panic rising within her, and instinctively, I take a step closer, ready to protect her from the judgment that I know is about to come.
“Stay back!” one of the students cries out, as if Ariella is somehow to blame for the horror we’ve just witness
