Chapter 12 Shattered

• The journey to school seemed endless. The previously known trail appeared to continue endlessly in front of me, with each step feeling like a huge undertaking. The murmurs began quietly, a suppressed laugh here, a meaningful look there. However, as I approached the school building, the whispers transformed into a chaotic and harsh noise.
• "That's her, the drug addict!"
• "See her fancy outfits purchased with ill-gotten gains!"