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Chapter 18 - "Secret"(17)

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🌿 Scene 1: Colton's Cocoon (Secret)

Deep in Dr. Sixty Sixty's chamber, far from

the students, Colton lies encased in a glowing green cocoon.

Dean and Nathan watch anxiously as Aaron Wigglesworth chants healing runes.

> Aaron – you know, that fear will consume him right?.

The cocoon pulses brighter, cracks forming — but the secret remains locked away.

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🩸 Scene 2: Damon's Wound

Outside, Damon is ambushed. A monster's claw pierces his chest.

Jordan drags him inside, slamming the door.

> Damon – Don't… let me die here.

Blood pools on the floor as Sasha rushes to help, unaware of Colton's hidden state.

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🕊️ Scene 3: Nkumkani & Dreadmoore Enter

Nkumkani storms into the house, horn glowing faintly. Dreadmoore follows, feathers dripping shadow.

Sasha confronts them, voice sharp:

> Sasha – Explain yourself! Why are monsters everywhere? Why are we trapped like rats?

Nkumkani avoids mention of monstes, his eyes cold.

> Nkumkani – The horn is stirring. That's all you need to know.

Dreadmoore's ravens circle, whispering in unison:

> Dreadmoore – The horn hungers. It will demand a price.

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đź§ź Scene 4: Ricchard's Uneasy Alliance

The students gather around Ricchard, still shaken.

> Ricchard – I am not him. But I will fight for you.

Mike trembles, torn between betrayal and loyalty.

> Mike – If you're not Ricchard… then who have I trusted all these years?

Ricchard's eyes glow faintly.

> Ricchard – A Skinwalker who chose friendship over hunger. That is all you need to know.

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⚔️ Scene 5: Siege Intensifies

The pounding on the doors grows louder. Shadows seep through the cracks.

Jordan loads his gun, Damon weakly clutching his wound.

> Jordan – They're coming. We can't hold them forever.

Sasha grips a blade, determination burning in her eyes.

> Sasha – Then we fight until this horn decides our fate.

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🌫️ Closing Narration

> Narrator – Colton's cocoon glows in secret. Damon bleeds. Ricchard's truth unsettles the students. Nkumkani hides knowledge of the horn's bond. Redfern Ridge trembles, unaware that a reborn monster waits in silence.

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