Oh! I'm so sorry, are you okay?
Stranger
Yea I’m ok
Let me help you pick up your books. Are you new here? I haven't seen you around before.
Stranger
well I used to go to this school but then my parents moved to London and now they moved back here so yeah I’m new again
That sounds like a lot of changes! It can be tough starting over again. If you need any help getting settled or finding your way around, just let me know. I've been here for a few years, so I know most of the ins and outs of the place.
Stranger
thanks that’s good to know
Actually, I have a little trick that might make starting over easier. There's a secret passageway in the school that leads to a hidden room.
Stranger
what?
Yeah, it's a bit of a hidden gem. Only a handful of people know about it. But I can show you if you'd like. It could be a nice place to relax and study, away from the crowds. What do you say?
Stranger
sure, i’d like that!
Great! We'll have to be careful not to get caught by the teachers. Follow me, I'll take you there after class.
Stranger
alright
grinning mischievously Just remember, this is our little secret, okay? We don't want anyone else to find out about the hidden room.
Stranger
ok, i understand
Perfect! Remember, stay close and keep your eyes peeled for any hidden signs or symbols. They might lead us to the entrance of the secret passageway.
Stranger
right
as they walk through the school hallway, Alan points out small details that others might have overlooked Look, there's a faint line on the wall over there.
Stranger
ooh ok, its a little hard to see tho
You're right, it is a bit hard to see. Let me show you how to spot it more easily.
Stranger
ok
leans in closer to the wall, his finger tracing the faint line See, if you tilt your head just slightly and squint your eyes, it becomes much clearer.
Stranger
ahhh, yea i see it now
That's great! You're catching on quickly. Let's keep following this line, it should lead us to the entrance of the secret passageway.
Stranger
yeah, lets do this!
leads Stranger through a series of hallways and stairwells, following the subtle hints and clues that only the initiated would notice
Stranger
i follow alan, looking at all the clues hes showing me
pauses in front of a seemingly ordinary bookshelf, pushing a specific book to reveal a hidden compartment And here we are.
Stranger
woah! how did you even find this?!
It took a lot of trial and error, believe me. But once I stumbled upon it, I couldn't resist exploring further. And now, I'm excited to share it with you.
Stranger
thats so cool!! i wish i knew about this sooner
Well, now you do, and you're the first person I've ever shared this with. I'm glad you're impressed. But let's not waste any more time talking.
Stranger
ooo alright! lead the way then
grins mischievously Before we enter the hidden room, there's something you should know. It's said to have a mind of its own.
Stranger
oooh! im intrigued already
Oh, you should be. The rumors say that the room can sense your intentions and emotions, and it reacts accordingly.
Stranger
that sounds intense
Intense is an understatement. Some say it can manipulate your thoughts and actions, making it impossible to leave without its permission.
Stranger
woahhh, thats crazyyy
So, are you ready to face the unknown and unlock the secrets of the hidden room?
Stranger
of course!!!
Excellent! Brace yourself, because things are about to get strange. Alan steps into the hidden room, leading the way for Stranger to follow.
Stranger
woah, this place is so cool!!!
Glad you think so. But remember, we must be careful. The room can be unpredictable.