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Shadows Behind the Wall

By layali mumtazPublished 3 days ago 4 min read

(Part 1)

In a corner of a college campus filled with lush trees and old buildings, there existed a strong friendship between three students: Arman, Lara, and Siska. They had been together since their freshman year, always supporting each other through thick and thin.

One night, while sitting in the campus café, Arman discovered an old note hidden inside a library book he had borrowed. The note contained a map of the campus with a large X marked on one of the least visited corners. Intrigued, the trio decided to investigate.

The map led them to an old, nearly forgotten building, where they found a door tightly locked. With some bravery and Siska's knack for lock-picking, they managed to open the door. Inside, they discovered a room filled with various artifacts and ancient books.

In the middle of the room was a large table with a letter left on it. The letter revealed the tragic story of a student who had disappeared years ago, who allegedly had a secret relationship with a professor. The letter also hinted that the student's disappearance was not an accident.

As they read the letter, Arman felt they were being watched. He turned and saw a shadow moving outside the window. Without hesitation, the trio left the building and followed the shadow into the dark campus garden. There, they found an old man, who turned out to be the former professor mentioned in the letter.

The old man, named Mr. Darman, revealed that he indeed had a relationship with the missing student. He shared that the student, named Ani, had uncovered a major secret about the campus involving corruption and embezzlement of funds. Ani disappeared after revealing her plan to expose the truth.

During their quest to uncover this mystery, Lara and Arman realized they had feelings for each other. However, they kept their feelings hidden, fearing it might ruin their friendship with Siska. At the same time, Siska also began to feel an attraction towards the wise and mysterious Mr. Darman.

With the information they had, Arman, Lara, and Siska decided to find more evidence to reveal the truth behind Ani's disappearance. They discovered that several campus officials were still involved in the same corruption. With courage and cleverness, they gathered evidence and reported it to the authorities.

The case became a major scandal, and several campus officials were arrested. Mr. Darman, now free from the shadows of his past, started a new life. Meanwhile, Lara and Arman finally confessed their feelings for each other, and their friendship with Siska grew even stronger.

The mystery of Ani's disappearance was finally solved, and her name was cleared. The campus transformed into a better place, thanks to the bravery and friendship of three fearless students.

Tentu! Mari kita lanjutkan cerita ini dengan elemen yang lebih mendalam dan plot twist yang mengejutkan.

(Part 2)

Weeks after the scandal broke, Arman, Lara, and Siska were hailed as heroes on campus. Life began to return to normal, but something still didn't sit right with them. They couldn't shake the feeling that there were more secrets hidden within the old building they had discovered.

One rainy evening, as they were revisiting the room where they had found the letter, Arman noticed a loose floorboard. Curiosity piqued, they pried it open and found a hidden compartment containing a journal, along with a cryptic note from Ani. The note suggested that the corruption went deeper than they had initially thought and warned of a secret society operating within the campus.

Determined to uncover the truth, the trio began to decipher Ani’s journal. They discovered references to clandestine meetings held in the basement of the old building. That night, they decided to investigate further.

Navigating through dark, narrow hallways, they found a hidden door leading to an underground chamber. Inside, they stumbled upon an ongoing secret meeting. Campus officials, prominent alumni, and even some well-known professors were present, discussing their nefarious plans.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Arman, Lara, and Siska quickly retreated to avoid detection. They knew they had to gather evidence without being caught. Using their phones, they recorded as much of the meeting as possible before escaping back to the safety of their dorms.

The next day, they shared the recordings with a trusted journalist, who promised to expose the conspiracy. However, things took a dangerous turn. The secret society members, realizing they had been compromised, began to hunt down anyone who posed a threat to them.

Lara received a threatening note slipped under her door, while Siska's laptop was mysteriously wiped clean of all their collected evidence. Arman, meanwhile, found himself being followed by suspicious individuals.

Undeterred, they devised a plan to protect themselves and ensure the truth was revealed. They decided to go public with the story themselves, utilizing social media to spread the recordings and documents they had managed to save. The story went viral, causing a massive uproar.

As the scandal unfolded, the secret society members were exposed and arrested. The campus underwent a thorough investigation, and several key figures were brought to justice. Amidst the chaos, the trio became even closer, their bond strengthened by their shared ordeal.

In the aftermath, the college implemented strict measures to prevent such corruption from ever occurring again. Mr. Darman, now completely vindicated, was reinstated and awarded for his bravery in coming forward with his knowledge.

With the campus now a safer and more transparent place, Lara and Arman finally confessed their feelings and started dating, while Siska found solace and inspiration in writing about their adventures, turning their story into a bestselling novel.

As they stood together, overlooking the campus from the old building's rooftop, they felt a sense of accomplishment and peace. They had faced the shadows behind the wall and emerged victorious, their friendship and love shining brighter than ever.

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About the Creator

layali mumtaz

46 year old woman

enjoys reading and writing poetry

Alone is good but together is much better

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