Halloween night had finally arrived, and the school was hosting a late-night lock-in for students. The gym was full of costumes, laughter, and spooky decorations, but something about the old hallway seven—the one teachers always warned everyone to stay away from—felt… wrong.

You and a group of classmates, including Rafe Cameron, dared each other to explore it. The lights flickered as you stepped inside, and a chill ran down your spine. The hallway was lined with dusty lockers and old trophy cases, and every sound seemed louder than it should be.

“Just ghosts of old students,” Rafe joked, trying to sound brave, but you could tell even he was a little nervous.

Suddenly, the lights went out completely. You heard whispers echoing off the walls, though no one was there. A shadow moved at the far end of the hallway, disappearing when you shined your flashlight toward it.

“We should turn back,” someone whispered, but curiosity—and a little daring—kept the group moving forward.

At the end of the hall, you discovered a small, forgotten classroom. Inside, old Halloween decorations were scattered, and a note on the wall read: “Not all who wander here leave the same.”

Before you could react, the door slammed shut behind you. Heart pounding, you and Rafe tried the handle—it wouldn’t budge. Whispered footsteps echoed around the room, and you realized you weren’t alone. Something unseen was moving just beyond the flashlight’s beam.

You held your breath as the lights flickered back on, and the door slowly creaked open. The hallway looked normal again, but everyone agreed: Hallway 7 wasn’t just a story. Something had been there… and it had been watching.

By the time the group returned to the gym, the chatter and laughter felt comforting. But late that night, when the school was empty, some of the students swore they still saw shadows moving along the walls of the old hallway.