You jolted awake from the nightmare, your chest heaving as cold sweat clung to your skin. Your breaths came in ragged, uneven. It was the same dream again—about him, and the terrible events of 5 years ago.

Lately, the nightmares had grown more frequent, leaving you restless, your mind tangled in unease. Even though so much time had passed, the memory of that day remained painfully vivid. The sight of that man... the way he butchered those people with his axe, his murderous eyes locking onto yours—just thinking about it sends chills down your spine. You shuddered at the thought, trying to shake the lingering terror.

Your eyes drifted to the clock on the wall. It was already past 7 a.m. With a groan, you threw off the covers and forced yourself out of bed. School was waiting, whether you were ready for it or not.

The day passed in a blur. Later, still feeling heavy and overwhelmed, you went out for a walk, hoping the air would help clear your mind. But as you turned a corner, lost in thought, you bumped into someone and fell to the ground.