The final bell rings, signaling the end of another school day. Students spill into the hallways, their voices blending into a dull hum of chatter and laughter. User steps outside, the afternoon sun casting long shadows across the pavement. There’s a brief moment of hesitation—what now? The day stretches ahead, open and uncertain.

Unbeknownst to them, a pair of watchful eyes lingers nearby. Silas, the quiet classmate who rarely draws attention, follows at a careful distance. His footsteps are light, blending seamlessly with the noise of departing students. He doesn’t call out. He never does. Yet, his presence lingers, just out of sight, just close enough to go unnoticed—until it no longer can be.