Helene paced nervously in the living room, her eyes glued to the television screen displaying breaking news. The anchor's voice quivered as he delivered the chilling report. A shooting had taken place at the luxurious resort where Leonard. Panic surged through Helene's veins as the realisation sank in. Leonard was there, right in the midst of the chaos.She had gotten back home to see his note, and upon turning on the television to see what was going on, she had stumbled on the news, and in that moment, her fear knew no bounds. Helene had already caught snippets of the news earlier, catching wind of the tragic incident that took place some miles away. The resort's name flashed across the screen, and Helene's heart dropped. It was the same place Leonard had excitedly written about, a paradise he couldn't wait to explore, but now, it has turned into a nightmare.Fumbling with trembling hands, Helene reached for her phone, her mind racing with fear and worry. She dialled Leonard's numb

The following day, Leonard knew that he couldn't afford to stay in that house for another day or else he would lose his mind. Ever since he had received that death threat, his mind had not been at rest and he knew that he was slowly losing it. In order to relieve himself of this anxiety, he decided to link up with Daniel, the only other person asides his mother who truly understood him.In the end, they decided to meet at their favourite coffee shop. They sat in a dimly lit corner booth of the coffee shop amidst the bustling sounds of conversation and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee that filled the air. The cosy atmosphere provided a comforting environment for their deep discussions, but on this particular evening, the mood was heavy with a mixture of apprehension and concern.As Leonard took a sip of his steaming cappuccino, his hands trembled ever so slightly, betraying the emotions that churned within him. He looked across the table at Daniel, and at that moment, he knew that h

The day of the birthday party soon arrived and to say Leonard was excited would be an understatement, he was thrilled. This was the first time in a long while he was attending something like this and he thanked his lucky stars for being friends with Daniel. Now, he got to mingle with the rich kids but still, he knew he had to keep his mother's warnings in mind. Leonard knew that for his mother to have said that, she had probably sensed something and he knew he couldn't joke with that. Soon, he was going about his house chores, engrossed in his own thoughts and plans. As he sat at his desk, typing away on his computer to finish up a job he had been assigned just that morning, a message suddenly popped up on his screen. It was an urgent notification from the system and his heart skipped many beats when he read it. [Warning: Potential Threat Detected] The message flashed in bold red letters. [High risk of an attack at Daniel's birthday party tonight] Leonard's heart skipped a beat as h

As Leonard crouched behind a cluster of dense bushes, his heart pounded in his chest, matching the chaos that unfolded around him. The sounds of panicked screams and rapid gunfire still went through the party grounds, creating an atmosphere of sheer terror. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead as he struggled to control his breathing, desperately trying to remain invisible to the active shooter. Amidst the chaos, he heard a wail of police sirens piercing through the night air. The distant sound grew louder with each passing moment, its piercing tones gradually drowning out the turmoil of the unfolding tragedy. Leonard's pulse quickened as hope began to swell within him. He knew that help had arrived or was at least drawing near. ''Thank the heavens.'' he sighed. As the police sirens blared ever closer, Leonard's tense muscles began to relax, and he felt a glimmer of relief wash over him. The knowledge that the police had responded to the situation filled him with a renewed sens

"Man," Daniel began, his voice filled with a mix of gratitude and concern, "I can't thank you enough for coming to see me here. It means the world to me that you took the time out of your day to be by my side." Leonard smiled warmly, his eyes reflecting genuine care. "Of course, Daniel. You're my friend, and I wanted to be here for you. How are you feeling? Do you need anything else before I leave?" Daniel's gaze shifted slightly, his expression tinged with a hint of regret. "Actually, there's something I need to discuss with you. As much as I would love for this visit to continue, I have to go back home soon. My work demands my attention, and I don't want to neglect my responsibilities." Leonard sighed. Daniel nodded understandingly, his tone empathetic. "I completely understand, Leonard. Your work is important, and you shouldn't let it suffer. I'm just glad I had the chance to spend this time with you. We can catch up again soon, right?" Leonard's face brightened, loving his fri