The world was utterly silent.

Quinn Ortega climbed over the fence into the campus. He staggered slightly upon landing but quickly steadied himself and headed in a clear direction.

Earlier that day, after swallowing my ashes, Quinn Ortega passed out due to blood loss.

Duncan Shepard took him to the hospital and informed Quinn Ortega’s parents about his condition. In the end, they decided to send him abroad for treatment.

No one noticed that Quinn Ortega had already woken up.

When the nurse finished changing his bandages that evening, Quinn Ortega pulled out the IV, changed back into his clothes, and sneaked out of the hospital with two bottles of...