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Shadows Among Friends: Unmasking the Silent Killer

In the nostalgic backdrop of 2010s Gloucester, a tight-knit group of 20 friends attend Crestwood Secondary School. But as their lives unfold, an unexpected and sinister turn takes centre stage. Tragedy strikes when one by one, members of the once-thriving friend group meet untimely deaths. With each passing, suspicions grow, and Mason finds himself at the centre of a chilling mystery. Is he the common thread linking these deaths, or is there a more sinister force at play? As the body count rises, the clock is ticking, and the true murderer's identity must be unveiled before it's too late. In a race against time, Mason must navigate a web of deceit, and long-buried secrets to bring the killer to justice and salvage what remains of his once-unbreakable friendships. Will Mason uncover the truth before more of his friends meet their demise, or will he become the next victim in this gripping tale of mystery?

Greater_Oat · Horror
Not enough ratings
8 Chs

The party

Matthew walked to Khan's house, he looked round the field to see a small white van but didn't pay it much mind as he walked into the party. He met Khan in his kitchen with a few guys and girls, Khan was a small Asian dude wearing jeans and a leather jacket.

"Cool party but when does it start?" The Khan laughed as the clock was 9.50 pm and it was already nighttime, "More people should start rolling in ten." Matthew nodded as more and more people started to pull up with drinks and drugs.

Matthew started to chatting to a girl around 3 inches taller than him who was around 16. She was in the year above him, year 11. She was wearing a red dress, had long brown hair and a big rear. "You didn't say your name?" She chuckled as she drank some beer, "Itzel. Itzel Mable."

They continued flirting when the Khan appeared, "You mind if I borrow him, Itzel?" She spoke, "I wish you didn't but I don't mind." Matthew followed, "Didn't you see me spitting game to Itzel?" Khan spoke annoyed, "I don't care if you bang her, just follow me."

"Luke got attacked, right?" The Khan said as he looked out the window, looking over the field and past a white van, "It seems they might be targeting year 10s, keep careful, don't get drunk."

Matthew spoke, "Yeah, I'll keep an eye out for myself." The Khan spoke with a smile, "I know you my boy but if you get attacked, I won't be able to help you, I'm too small." Khan spoke, "Also don't dig too deep into Itzel's past, her boarding school fucked her up."

Matthew nodded as he walked back to Itzel, "What was that about?" Matthew looked around before addressing her question, "Khan just wanted to keep an eye out for any suspicious things, he doesn't want me to get caught up in the attacks."

The music now started to blare, "He's paranoid." She laughed as she heard this, "But he loves his party." Matthew and Itzel sat down on the couch and started making out on the couch, when a group of girls walked past, "You going after youngers now, Itzel?"

It was Itzel's friends, "Come on, he's cute." Itzel rebuttal as she looked back to Matthew, "Come on, let's go upstairs so we can be alone~" Her friends started to look at each other before they all looked at Itzel, "Ooooo."

She started leading him upstairs to a bedroom on the left. In the heart of the cosy cottage, a basic bedroom awaited its weary inhabitant. Soft, ivory-coloured walls enveloped the space, creating a soothing atmosphere. A large window allowed the warm morning sunlight to filter through sheer, white curtains, casting gentle, golden rays across the room.

Dominating the room's centre, a sturdy, oak-framed queen-sized bed lay adorned with crisp, white linens. A plump array of pillows adorned the headboard, each offering a promise of comfort and repose. A neatly folded throw blanket in a calming shade of blue added a touch of colour to the otherwise serene palette.

On either side of the bed, nightstands stood sentinel, their polished surfaces reflecting the soft glow of bedside lamps. A scattering of books, a pair of reading glasses, and a small vase of fresh flowers graced the tabletops, hinting at the occupant's passions and inclinations.

Opposite the bed, a modest wooden dresser with a large mirror served as both a storage solution and a grooming station. Drawers neatly housed clothing, while the mirror's frame bore witness to countless morning routines.

The bedroom was a haven of simplicity, where tranquillity met functionality, providing a serene sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. They locked the door behind them as they started kissing but after an hour, they came out of the room, Mathew laughed, "That was amazing. So do you just carry condoms on you?"

"Don't worry. Now you're a big boy. But now I'm your big girl." Matthew smiled, "So it was your first time." She blushed, "Shush." Itzel walked downstairs with Matthew in tow as he thought to himself, 'I told you, Nathaniel, I would hit before you would.'

Khan walked out of the kitchen, and walked to Matthew, "So you were gone for an hour. What happened?"