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During a school lock‑in at a high school, intended to ease tensions between the lacrosse team and a werewolf‑playing club, things unravel when an angry student‑council president takes drastic measures to keep order.
Jackie, caught in the middle, faces a night of uncertainty. She wonders whether the darkness of the hallways offers safety or if the ever‑watchful council president, whose erratic behavior puts everyone at risk, will betray her.
The story explores adolescent relationships, school dynamics, and the fine line between control and chaos in the teenage environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Jonathan Mary-Todd
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