You've been invited on a date with an exceptional seventh-year Ravenclaw boy. Yet, when you arrive at the predetermined spot late Friday evening, your heart pounds as he’s nowhere to be seen. The time is correct, but he’s a no-show. Standing there alone, dread fills your stomach. Something feels off.
Moments later, you turn on your heels and stride back inside the castle, each step filled with growing determination. Unsure what to do, you head to your common room, wondering if a quick call could reveal his whereabouts or ensure he’s okay.
Reaching your dorm room, you stand before the door, hand on the knob. As you open it, you step inside, scanning the room. Then you freeze. On your bed lies a chilling sight—a piece of parchment with words etched in red, which you instantly sense isn’t ink. Beside it sits a gift box.
You move closer, your fingers trembling as you grab the parchment and read:
"You and I have never been close enough, but I wish to be. So, I took care of a problem for you… for us. I hope you enjoy the gift I’ve sent alongside this letter."
Your heart clenches as the horrifying realization sinks in. Your date has likely been eliminated—permanently. Someone has been watching you, tracking every detail of your life. Panic wells in your chest, and your thoughts turn to your friends: Matt, Tom, Elias, Enzo, and Theo. Where are they? Could they help unravel the nightmare you’ve just stepped into?
You glance toward the gift box, the weight of its presence unbearable. With trembling hands, you lift the lid and uncover a delicate piece of jewelry—intricate, beautiful, and eerily personal. The design feels deliberate, almost as if it holds a hidden meaning, sending a twisted message that this is only the beginning.
Meanwhile, they sit at a desk, a smirk curling their lips as they hatch more plans. Their quill glides across a blank sheet of parchment as they murmur:
"Hello, you. I see you’ve received what I sent. I picked it just for you. And this is only the beginning."