(Isabella)
Time froze as my eyes glued to the body before me. My breath hitched in my throat, and horror surged through me in waves. What had just happened?
A shrill scream from behind me jolted me back to reality.
I turned and saw a girl crumpling to the ground, fear overwhelming her senses.
At that moment, Jacklyn rushed back to my side. “Are you alright?” He asked, his worry palpable.
“Y-yes,” I stammered, though my vision wavered. “But who is that?” I pointed at the body, dread pooling in my stomach.
“I don’t know, but it’s definitely not one of our classmates,” he replied, his voice tight.
“Are you okay?” Gerald appeared, breaking the contact between Jacklyn and me. He grasped my hands, concern flooding his grey eyes.
I nodded, and he exhaled sharply, visibly relieved, while J
