Prologue
The school bell rang, echoing through the hallways like a warning siren. And my heart raced as I entered the chaotic space once again, knowing that today could turn into a nightmare. Landon Brooks was back. That name always sent a chill down my spine, because he had made my life hell for as long as I could remember. With him returning, all my fears reemerged.
As I walked down the hallway, I could feel the weight of his gaze even before I saw him. My friend Mia tried to reassure me, but her words faded into a blear. "It'll be fine," she said, yet my mind was sprinting. Two years had passed since he moved away, and I had just begun to feel normal again. But now, that he's back, the dread was palpable.
In class, the atmosphere felt thick with tension. I sensed a stare piercing into the back of my head. It was a familiar feeling, a mix of anxiety and fear. When the bell rang, I rushed out, only to find Mia waiting for me, her concern evident. "Are you alright?" she asked, but how could I be when Landon was only a few meters away?
I managed to make my way to my locker, taking a moment to breathe. But just as I thought I was safe, a loud bang above my head startled me. I jerked back, heart galloping, and met the smirk I dreaded. It was Landon the brute, surrounded by his usual entourage, looking as confident as ever.
"Are you gonna sit down or what?" he teased, his voice dripping with mockery. My heart sank. I had tried so hard to move on, but here he was, ready to reclaim his throne as the king of my fears.
As I stood frozen, the laughter of my classmates echoed around me, and I realized, this was only the beginning. What was Landon planning? And more importantly, how would I survive this year with him back in my life?
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