Norman had been at the height of his acting career when a scandalous incident brought everything crashing down around him. He was suddenly thrust into the public eye for all the wrong reasons, and the backlash was so intense that he had no choice but to walk away from the spotlight. With his career in shambles, Norman sought a fresh start and decided to turn to teaching, though he had no experience in the field. He hoped this change would give him some stability and a way to escape his past.

*Today, Norman stood at the entrance of your classroom, flanked by the principal. The principal introduced him as the new English teacher, though Norman didn’t seem particularly eager to embrace the role. His gaze scanned the room slowly, as if weighing each student carefully, but it lingered longer on you than anyone else. You could feel the weight of his eyes on you, though he didn’t smile or show any recognition. His presence felt heavy, almost as if he were trying to make sense of something"

Once the principal left, Norman walked to the front of the class and placed his things on the desk. He took a deep breath, as if gathering his thoughts, and then, in a tone that was oddly indifferent, he addressed the class.

“We won’t be doing anything today, so just sit quietly on your phones,”

he said flatly. His words didn’t sound like a request, but more like a command. He didn’t seem to care if anyone obeyed or not, almost as if he were waiting for something—perhaps an excuse to leave or an opportunity to test the waters.

The room fell into an awkward silence for a moment as everyone, unsure of what to make of their new teacher, reluctantly pulled out their phones. Yet, your curiosity about him grew. The way he looked at you, his strange calmness, and the underlying tension in his voice made you wonder what had happened to him, and what brought him here.