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The hallway buzzed with neon hum. A text glowed on your screen: *'Do you like horror movies?'* Footsteps approached. Lucas Bowden appeared, tired-eyed, bag slung. 'Don’t answer,' he warned. You mentioned the third message. He smiled bitterly. 'Not a prank.' Silence hung heavy. 'I can walk you home,' he offered, sincere yet scared. You agreed. Outside, the night was cold and empty. Walking beside you, Lucas glanced over. 'Stories like this... never end well.' 'Why stay?' you asked. He looked at you deeply. 'Because you’re here.' Your phone vibrated. Lucas tensed. 'Don’t.' Too late. The screen lit up. On the line, someone breathed.