The silence that transpired within the trio that sat on the table for lunch break was a stark difference to the noise and chatter that flowed around them in the cafeteria. Kyle occasionally ground his teeth. Mandy tapped her fingers against the table and Jeremy squirmed occasionally.

The previous night's incident took a toll on them in different ways. Mandy had been quiet since she got back home and was mostly absent minded. Jeremy had woken up in a terrible state thanks in part to his sleepless night with culminated in a terrifying nightmare on Dominic. Those glowing red eyes caused him great terror and discomfort. He had woken up...