On Sunday, I thought hard about Isaac's advice. The idea that students disappeared every third term worried me. It made me realize that John Felix Academy might be more dangerous than I thought. Scary thoughts of students getting hurt stayed in my head, making me see the school differently.

I couldn't decide whether to tell my mom and ask to leave the school. The idea of danger bothered me a lot. But then, I thought about Michael and Amanda. Those are the two friends I made in the school. I enjoyed spending time with them, and I didn't want it to end. I was also worried about their safety in the school. Should I wait to tell my mom, or maybe not tell her at all?

I felt really unsure as I thought about it. I was scared and worried about my friends and myself. I couldn't figure out what to do, torn between telling the scary truth or trying to keep things normal.

As the day went on, I still didn't know what to do. I felt unsure and worried about what might happen. I knew only time would show me what to do and what would happen next.

Monday came, and everything was the same at John Felix Academy. No strange things or behavior. It was all normal, which made me happy but also gave me a weird feeling. Even though everything seemed fine, there was still something eerie about it.

During our first break, I talked to Michael and Amanda about it. We were at our usual spot, and they were chatting about a cartoon they had seen. I coughed to get their attention. Michael, sitting close, looked at me first before Amanda. I asked them seriously, "Doesn't it seem strange? Everyone has been acting normal for the past few days after the weird things that have been happening. Did you guys notice that too?"

"Hmm, I see. It seems like you've been thinking about this for a while, but you didn't tell us until now. Well, I found it strange too. I wasn't expecting the school to be completely normal. I don't know if it's happened like this before, but I get how you feel because I feel the same way. But it doesn't bother me too much," Michael said, with a neutral expression.

"Paul, I feel the same way, but I'm happy about what's happening. If it stays like this, I'll be really happy," Amanda said warmly.

Hearing that, I stayed silent for a moment, studying their faces. Before I could say anything, Michael interrupted with his thoughts.

"I think I know what you're thinking. You're glad the school is normal, but you're worried someone might be behind it, controlling teachers and students like puppets. You're afraid they might make things weird again," Michael said, looking straight into my eyes. It felt like he saw right through me. I nodded calmly in response, surprised that he understood me so well.

Finally, I spoke up, "How did you know that was bothering me?" I asked.

"It's simple, because I've been thinking the same thing. And honestly, it did bother me," Michael replied.

"Guys, let's not dwell on it too much. Let's focus on staying positive, okay?" Amanda suggested.

"Sure!" Michael and I replied at the same time.

With that, we shifted the conversation to something else until the break ended. That conversation actually put me at ease for the rest of the day. It helped dispel that eerie feeling, and I felt a bit lighter psychologically. That feeling persisted throughout the week.

The following weeks passed by without any strange occurrences at school, and I was immensely relieved. The thought that things would stay that way began to settle in. The remainder of the term continued on as normal, and I couldn't have been happier.

When exams arrived, I performed well. I secured second place in my class, with Michael taking third and Amanda fourth. Once again, my namesake claimed the top spot. We were all content with our results.

I proudly showed my mom my grades, and she was thrilled. My holiday was just as blissful as the second term. I indulged in watching lots of films and eating plenty. My inner foodie emerged, much to my mother's chagrin, as she reminded me that gluttony is a sin. Yet, she continued to indulge my cravings.

Overall, life was treating us well, and there was a comforting sense of contentment in our house.

As I prepared to return to John Felix Academy, it felt like the peaceful days would stretch on indefinitely, and the prospect of normalcy was a welcome relief. That's what I thought until the new session began, and I found myself in JSS 2. Suddenly, I felt like a big boy, now a senior to those in JSS 1.

It was a subtle shift, but one that made me feel a sense of pride and responsibility.

Now, you might be wondering if John Felix Academy stayed the same in the new session. I won't give you a direct answer to that question. Instead, I want to share another significant experience I had at the school during this time.

Who could have predicted that I would encounter what I'm about to tell you? Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected surprises our way, and this experience was no exception. It's a tale that I believe sheds light on the mysteries that surrounded the school during that period.

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