After a long and exhausting day at school, Seraphina walked home, the weight of the world pressing down on her shoulders. As she strolled along the dimly lit sidewalk, she felt a strange chill creeping up her spine, an unsettling sensation that made her glance over her shoulder. Nothing. Just the quiet street behind her. She shrugged it off, attributing it to her tired mind playing tricks.
With a determined breath, she quickened her pace, her heart thudding in her chest. Images of Blaze’s exhilarating performance on the basketball court flooded her thoughts, and a small smile crept onto her lips. That grin lingered as she recalled his fierce determination and competitive spirit. But the moment was shattered.
A shadow loomed over her shoulder, and instinctively, she turned, almost screami
