Sheriff: 1 dead, 3 wounded at a night out school attack
YOUNGSTEN, University. - An attack took a bizarre twist when 4 of the victims -- 1 dead, 3 wounded were found at the university last night.
A girl found dead was believed to be the President of the Student Council of the school, which the investigators identified as Carly Huffman, and 3 more wounded victims, identified as Mara Braeden, Charlie Harper, and Will Edlund. The attack appears to be a prior case of murder and assault, played by the role of the still unknown killer.
The reason behind the killing is yet to be investigated, and upon the death of Carly Huffman, authorities and the investigation team have released few details about the attack, that took the life of Carly, and almost the lives of the 3 wounded victims.
The question is, what is the killer's motive? What is the real reason why this attack happened? The killer is still out there. Who can it be?
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- WILL'S POV-
The news about last night did a great impact not only through us but to the whole community. The last few days were a blur, and suddenly, after days of investigation, still the killer's identity wasn't unveiled. Mara recovered and she was put in the intensive care unit for fast recovery. It has been 3 weeks now since the attack, and i can't still remember what happened that night. Even Charlie.
Weeks passed by, and the whole community of Youngsten University mourns over the death of Carly. Many brought flowers, letters, and her pictures through the wall of the Student Council room. And we will have a lighting of candle tomorrow evening. Ally will lead the lighting of candle, in honor of Carly.
Many things happened since the attack. Carlson did recover, and she was happy that Mara survived. Mara was stabbed in the back, and luckily, the doctors said that she could've died because of blood loss, but the stabbed parts didn't have a bad impact on the other parts of her body. We want to forget, but how could we?
Now that we know that the killer is still out there. Who knows, maybe this isn't over.
As i was sitting and laid my back at Bonnie's couch in the living room, as i wait for her to finish her assignment, as i scrambled my thoughts, i wondered if the university is ready for the Foundation Ball, since it's only a week away. Speaking of Foundation Ball, the committee did a good job on the plan. Committee is the Student Council that i'm referring to. Even though they lost Carly, they still did plan on it. The nominees for the Homecoming King and Queen will be announced today, so Bonnie was expecting for a nomination, for she pushed us to vote for her as the Homecoming Queen. She had her squad to vote for her, and her bestfriend Cassidy, did support her all the way. In case you don't know, Bonnie was the queen B of the group. She was the famous one. And the mean one. In our group, she's the sub-alpha to Ally. Ally was the leader, and Bonnie was the queen B. Just for the fact, a leader is different for "queen". Bonnie described herself as a queen, so i won't be shocked if she gets nominated. I really don't care about the ball itself, for the purpose of it was to have fun, right? Sadly, she doesn't have any date yet for the ball, and she sat next to me to discuss about the usual plans about homecoming.
"What should i wear? Who will i bring to the Homecoming Foundation Ball? Ugh this thing is stressing me out lately.." Bonnie said, quite annoyed with everything.
"Why stress that much for the ball? Don't you have many important things to do?" I sighed.
If she wasn't my bestfriend, i would have kicked her annoying topic out of the house. Sadly, it's not my house, it's hers, and she's my bestfriend for years.
"I've got to plan for this shit. The announcement is today!" She was excited, while i am quite the opposite.
"Okay, calm yo! Why don't we watch the television instead? Your conversation's been a loop since morning.." i said.
"Watch then. I'll be getting food while we go both to school later. The QUEEN B will slay asses." she said while she struts ahead to the kitchen.
As i was about to open the television and grab the remote, my phone rang.
A message from Carlson.
Any plans tonight? It's Friday. Movie marathon perhaps? We can watch slasher films!
"Bonnie!" I screamed, as i called her attention.
"Shut up! I'm changing clothes!" she screamed from her room up stairs.
"Should we spend the night to Carlson's place?" i said.
"Nah. Doing my own clique thing tonight." she said.
"Ok here's a bet. When you get nominated, you join me. If not, you join with them." I said.
As Bonnie went downstairs to sit with me on the couch, she pinched me. "Well, mister, I will get nominated, even without your dare."
I stared at her. "Well, i'll be leaving instead!" I stood up and Bonnie stopped me.
"YOU CAN'T YET. OKAY OKAY FINE. Ugh. You haven't even helped me yet on my assignment, you fucker." She looked at me like she's kinda pissed, so yeah. A bet!
Moments after, i sat on the couch again, and changed the tv station, and just in time, the news came in. It's about the update on the case.
"Wait hold on." I focused myself and turned the volume up as i looked into the news.
"Investigators are trying to determine whether there is a connection between the death of Carly Huffman and her boyfriend, Seb Tyke, who was recently reported under probation, and the investigators are trying to see where he was before, during, and after the attack. The CCTV footage that was gathered on the crime scene were found tampered, and authorities are trying to know who did the tampering. The investigators already investigated the death of Carly Huffman, and the question is, why are the other CCTV footage locations have been tampered? Will we still see the killer's identity in the light of day?"
"Who the fuck will tamper the footage?" Bonnie exclaimed. "That was the greatest proof that we got."
"No way. No way." I shooked my head.
"Do you actually think Seb has something to do with this?" Bonnie looked at me, asking.
"I thought so too. But the killer was smart enough to tamper the evidences. Damn."
My phone beeped again. Carlson texted.
"Ditch the slasher film Friday.. It's time for a celebration! Mara's has returned from treatment, and i think it would be great if we take our time together. Drop by at my house at 8. We're complete. I texted Ally, Charlie, Sophia and Mara already.
P.S.: Tell Bonnie goodluck for the nominations. x"
"Who's that?" asked Bonnie.
"It's Carlson again. She said to drop by her crib at 8." I said.
"Okay then." Bonnie then looked at the time check, and it's 8:30 in the morning. "I think we should go. The nominations will be announced by 10 in the morning today. This will be the big day. Ha!" She said, as she flips her hair over me.
"I think you should go first. I'm about to go home and fix myself." I said. I didn't even care about the homecoming, at all. It seems like it was a big deal to Bonnie, but i don't get the hype to all of it.
"I'll just see you in school then. The Beauty Queen is about to step to snatch some weaves!" Bonnie said, with enthusiasm.
"Okay. I'll see you there. I've got something important to do."
Can't wait to see what happens next.
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The whole day went like there are so many things that happened to all of us. Bonnie was nominated for the Homecoming Queen, and it was a surprise that Charlie was nominated as the Homecoming King too, which we didn't really expect. Ally will also lead the lighting of candles tomorrow, in honor to Carly. And lastly, Mara and Sophia went to fix the party tonight at Carlson's place, for we need to celebrate what happened to all of us so far, and to look back at the things from the past who made us who we are right now. A little dramatic, but that's how it goes.
It's been 5:45 in the afternoon and as the sun goes down, i can't wait to go to Carlson's place. As i sat there in front of the garage of our school, waiting for Charlie to come, i went for a little walk around the school. 30 minutes later, Charlie arrived and we hit the store to grab some drinks for the party tonight.
"Dude.. Sorry i'm just now.. Really." Charlie said.
"It's fine. Where have you been though?" I asked.
"Important stuff.. I just finished the examination and Larry just texted me that results will be in next week, plus he said that he'll be hitting the party later."
Oh shoot. Did Carlson really invite other people to come around the party? Oh well.
"Didn't know we'll have other guests.. I thought it's our party.." I hesitated.
"Chill, dude. We'll be staying up all night there. We don't have classes in the morning tomorrow, just the candle ceremony in the evening. Plus 5 days before the homecoming. It's gonna be a killer one."
"Definitely is."
So we arrived at the liquor store moments after and so we did brought some party poopers too, and it was all set. We're just waiting for Carlson's signal.
We went for a drive to Bonnie's place, and it seems the house was pretty quiet. We went through the front door and knocked.
"Bonnie?" Charlie shouted.
But there was no reply.
"Maybe she's there already." I said.
We tried calling once more, but no reply.
"Come on. It's almost 7. Maybe they are already there. I guess we'll hit it already." Charlie said.
And so we went there. And we are right. We were bleached by the people who are there. It seems like all of the school's clique was there. And as we went inside, we saw Carlson, as well as Bonnie, Mara, and Sophia inside the kitchen.
"Wow, you poop. You really outraged your party." Charlie went to pat Carlson in the back.
"What's will all these people? I thought is just our party?" I asked.
"Well here's the drinks. Sorry we took so long. So glad we bought loads, for your house looks like a swarm of bees right now.." Charlie said.
"Well, actually, Bonnie invited them all. Since she was nominated for the Homecoming title, unfortunately, this bitch right here went for the kill." Carlson said as she looked at Bonnie right in the eyes.
"C'mon you guys. It's time for a level up in our social lives. It's this time of the year that we should be the life of the party, right? Plus, you, Mr. Squeezepants, are nominated too as the Homecoming King, right? It's time to party!" Bonnie screamed as she points the finger to Charlie.
"Thanks.. but no thanks. It was absolutely Robin who nominated me for that title." Charlie said.
"Your smoking hot girlfriend? Ew." Sophia said.
"You guys, why don't we just spend the night over? In 5 days, we'll have the best night in our lives! This, is just a prologue chapter." Mara said.
"Okay. Let's hit it!" I said, and literally popped some drinks out for us.
The party was wild. It lasted for hours, and it's already 2AM in the morning and we are all the ones left in Carlson's house. Charlie is a bit drunk, for his other friends also came by to stop and have some fun. We sat by the patio and Ally showed up in surprise.
"Am i too late for the party?" She went to sit and laughed.
"You did, pussy cracker, but anyways, now we're complete, it's time for us to have a party on our own!" Carlson said.
And so we sat there. On the other side was Bonnie, Carlson, Ally, and Mara sitting, and as separated by the table, on our side, was me, Sophia and Charlie.
"Sorry guys, um i was preparing for the candle ceremony for tomorrow, and yeah." Ally said, once more.
"It's fine. Should we start now?" Bonnie said.
"Start what?" Mara said.
"Party. Duhh?"
And the great Ally interrupted once more.
"Actually, guys.. The other reason that i was late is because.. We found a new information on Carly's autopsy, and as they studied Carly's body, they found something."
We looked startled and curious as Ally continued.
"What did they found?" Sophia asked.
"Carly's back was carved with something.. It's a Roman numeral 16. Here. I have some pictures."
As we scrolled through the pictures, we saw the picture of what she's saying. She have more pictures for other evidences.
"This is crazy.. What was this suppose to mean?" Charlie shook his head.
"That's not all guys, look." Ally said.
She went to get the photo of a video tape.
"What's with this?" Carlson asked?
"This one is found on Carly's stomach. It was a video tape and they are still about to study what is inside that tape. I told Sheriff Payne to give me some updates."
"WAIT WHAT? IN THE STOMACH? I'm about to puke! Oh my god." Bonnie exclaimed.
"Would you get it together, beauty queen?" I said as i looked at her.
"This is insane. Maybe the killer has some clues behind all of this." Mara said.
"I don't know. The clues so far that i know is the "16" one. What is the day today?" Ally asked.
"Since it's 2AM right now, it's the 11th of October." Sophia said.
"When is the homecoming?" Ally asked.
"16." Carlson said.
"Holy shit... NO way." Charlie blurted out.
"What does this have to do with homecoming?" Mara asked.
As we looked at each other, fear was already built up to the topic.
"I don't know guys, but it obviously saying that there is something that will happen on the 16th." Ally said.
"How could we know if it's this October? Her body was there for months?" Bonnie said.
"The video tape found have a label of 10.16., with the message, no one is safe. Here."
She handed us another photo of the video tape covered in blood.
"Shit." Charlie blurted out.
"What could be the motive here? I'm absolutely unstable right now. This is insane!" Mara exclaimed.
"There's one way to find out. Follow me." Ally said.
As we walked out of the house, i could feel the cold breeze, as some shadow, was also following us at that moment.