Marcus's first day of classes was a whirlwind. He met students from diverse backgrounds, each with unique skills. Jamie introduced him to their friends: tech-whiz Alex, artistic Maya, and athletic Ethan.
During lunch, Marcus noticed Principal Lorence observing them from afar. "What's going on, Jamie? Why are we all here?"
Jamie hesitated. "I don't know, Marcus. But I think it's more than just a scholarship."
Marcus's curiosity grew. That night, he snuck into the school's library, searching for answers.
He stumbled upon an encrypted file labeled "Project Nova." Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the file disappeared.
"Who are you?" a voice whispered.
Marcus spun around to face a mysterious figure.
The mysterious figure stepped forward, revealing a girl with piercing green eyes.
"Who are you?" Marcus asked, heart racing.
"I'm Ava," she replied, her voice low and mysterious. "And you, Marcus, are curious."
Ava led Marcus to a hidden room deep within the library.
"Project Nova," she whispered, unlocking a encrypted file. "It's a program for gifted students, selected to protect the world."
Marcus's eyes widened. "Protect the world from what?"
Ava's expression turned grave. "An ancient threat, hidden in shadows. Principal Lorence knows more."
Before he could process what she is saying everything went dark.