Category: Copycats

“Next.” A nasally voice echoed. He picked up a lunch tray from the stack. While the firefighters dealt with the alarm, Michael found himself in the cafeteria. Since having students standing outside on the school lawn didn’t give the best impression to anyone passing by, the principal sent everyone affected by the evacuation to the […]

No one uttered a word. Each one of them sat in silence. Other than the occasional shuffling of the front desk receptionist outside, the only sounds in the room came from the oscillating fan and Michael’s chair. Creak. Creak. He couldn’t help but fidget around on the flattened chair cushion. School chairs were never allowed […]

Tick. Tok. Tick. Tok. Nearly all the students had left the building by now. Even some of the faculty could be heard moving through the hallway toward the parking lot. But where was their teacher? Michael leaned back in his chair so far that his head felt like it was just hanging off the back. […]

It was strangely quiet being in the school building after hours. There were no indications that any students, teachers, or faculty staff remained in the building. The lights in the hallways had been dimmed. Every classroom that they passed by looked pitch black inside. The only noise being made was the soft sounds of their […]

The air was so dry and stale that Michael had to fight the urge to clear his throat. They couldn’t risk making a sound, but that was easier said than done when surrounded by warm, dusty air. In addition, the vents were dimly lit. The only light came from the occasional grated covers they passed […]

“Preliminary Analysis Has Been Completed. Prototype Aegis Ready for Activation.” As the computer voice announced the completion of its testing, everyone focused their attention on the enormous mechanical suit hanging above them. Meanwhile, Michael and LaNiya moved along the room’s perimeter. Sticking to the shadows and ducking behind scattered crates, they aimed to get closer […]