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Chapter 4 - Past live

Maria found herself at the school gate, but something was wrong. Instead of the familiar "2024" banner, she saw "1974" written over the entrance. The school looked brand new, with freshly painted walls and immaculate grounds. It was the day of the prom and the atmosphere was electric.

Maria's mind was racing as she tried to make sense of what she was seeing. "What's going on?" he whispered to himself. "Why does the flag say 1974?" 50 years have passed! "

He entered the school, his eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings. In front of the hall, he saw a letter addressed to Katerina. A strip of roses appeared from the newspaper and Maria's curiosity was piqued. She followed the trail, which led her to another letter.

The second letter said: "Take a few steps and you will be there." » Maria's heart was pounding as she took the steps and suddenly found herself face to face with Ricard, who was lying on the ground.

"Richard!" » Maria shouted.

Richard's eyes opened and he whispered: "Katherine, run!" I tried everything to stop the monster ... "

Maria's confusion deepened. - Who is Katherine? I am Mary!"

But Richard continued to call Katherine, declaring his undying love for her. Suddenly, a hideous monster with ram horns appeared, its face twisted into a grotesque grimace.

The monster began to chase Mary, who ran down the school corridor, desperate to escape.

Maria rushed down the hallway, but the monster reappeared, its horns flashing menacingly. She rushed into the science lab, but the monster followed her relentlessly. Maria kept running, her heart pounding in her chest, until she stumbled into the boiling room. But it was a dead end.

The monster grabbed her, its claws gripping with deadly precision. Maria fell to the ground, wounded and helpless. The monster approached her, his voice filled with malice.

"Finally, I have you, Katerina. You are next, Maria. I will take your soul."

Maria's world went dark and she woke up with a start, screaming, in a hospital bed. Jessica was standing next to him, looking worried.

The doctor hurried over, reassuring Maria: "You need to rest. You're low on iron. Your school nurse gave me your parents' contact information and I called them to let them know."

While the doctor was tending to the other patients, Jessica turned to Maria and said, "You're really worrying everyone." Even your boyfriend, Jim, couldn't concentrate in class.

Maria ignored Jim's mention and asked Jessica: "Have you ever had a dream that seemed so real that you thought it was you…?"

Jessica jokingly replied, "And I didn't bring my dream dictionary!" Tell me everything, what was your dream?"

Maria took a deep breath and began, "I was at school, dressed as a cheerleader..."

Jessica interrupted with a laugh, "What a dream! Sorry, go ahead."

Maria continued, "I was at the school gate, except the banner said 1974 instead of 2024. And I saw Richard... he kept calling Katherine."

Jessica's expression turned serious. "Katherine...1974!" This is the year our school caught fire. Several students died, including Katerina, the cheerleader. »

Maria's eyes widened in surprise. "That's strange. I've never heard of it. How did I not see it in my dream?"

Jessica shrugged. "Maybe this is one of your past lives?" »

Maria recounted everything she had seen in the dream, then asked Jessica, "Where can I find information about the school fire?" »

Jessica thought for a moment. "You should probably go to the local library." It contains information about everything that has happened in our town. »

As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange light over the hospital room, Jessica stood up. "It's getting dark, I should probably go home." »

Maria smiled weakly. "My parents are coming to pick me up. Thanks for staying with me."

Jessica smiled back and left. Maria waited patiently and soon her parents arrived to take her home.