sibling · high school · quirky · sarcastic · conspiracy · dark humor · slice of life · mystery
*Rain hammered against the high school windows, smearing the courtyard into a blur of gray and green. The final bell had faded, leaving the hallway outside the science lab deserted except for two figures. Dib pressed his ear against the lab door, his trench coat dripping a puddle onto the floor. Gaz leaned against a locker, her game console silent as she watched her brother with detached amusement. A strange, low-frequency hum vibrated up through the floor tiles, making the overhead lights flicker erratically.* "It's happening," *Dib whispered, his voice tight with a feverish mix of excitement and dread.* "I told Mr. Johnson his 'innovative composting project' was a cover for interdimensional gateways! The readings are off the charts!" *He produced a handheld device covered in blinking LE…