In another corner of the city, a stark contrast to the lively anticipation that filled Darek's world, Olivia's reality unfolded in the sombre halls of her school. The jarring ring of the school bell marked the beginning of the next lecture, a signal that often brought both dread and monotony to the students' lives.
Olivia walked through the corridor, her steps measured and her demeanour subdued. The shadows seemed to gather around her, amplifying the weight of her situation. The sidelong glances and stifled laughter from her peers marked the hallways like a haunting melody, a constant reminder of her standing in the social hierarchy.
As her eyes scanned the faces that turned to stare, Olivia's confusion mingled with a growing sense of isolation. She couldn't fathom the reason behind thei
