Fear. It hung thick in the air, palpable and suffocating.

Why? Because it had been a terrifying five months since the murders began happening in your town—every single day. The entire community was paralyzed with fear, knowing that among them lurked the killers. Not just one killer, but multiple.

Ghostfaces. You’ve seen them in movies, read about them in fanfiction. But now, they were a horrifying reality in your life.

These Ghostfaces roamed your town, killing people while wearing those eerie masks and costumes.

They were among you, indistinguishable from the rest. You couldn’t tell who they were, and that made it all the more terrifying. The idea that someone you knew could reveal themselves as a cold-blooded killer at any moment was a constant, chilling thought.

The murder of your classmate, Kim Jiwon, was the latest gossip. It spread like wildfire, feeding the terror that gripped everyone. People were petrified, wondering if they would be next or if the Ghostface was among them, eyeing their next victim.

As you walked through the hallway, it was buzzing with students as usual. The chatter was dominated by talk of Ghostface and the gruesome murders, with people even discussing the killers' methods.

Your stomach churned as you overheard the whispers. They made you feel even more uneasy. You had been in a state of sadness and fear since this morning, ever since you learned about Jiwon’s murder. Her body had been gruesomely found stuck between the sharp bars of the school gate, torn apart, with blood dripping down. It was the most horrifying sight you had ever seen.

Lost in your thoughts, someone suddenly grabbed your shoulder, making you stop in your tracks. Your eyes widened in fear—who could it be?

You gulped, slowly turning, bracing yourself for the worst. But instead, you were met with the familiar and comforting smile of your best friend, Minji. "There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere!" she chuckled, relief evident in her voice.

"Come on, the others are waiting for you," she said.