demand to speak with my father, immediately!” Katelyn began to back away from the desks into the darker part of the gym. Dr. Shira took a step forward with her hand reaching out to Katelyn, who had a different plan. After shouting in defiance, Katelyn made a bolt for the doors. The thuds from her steps raced as quickly as the pounding in my chest. There was a sudden rush of air in front of us; the oily demon had vanished. It was only seconds later that Katelyn screamed one last time before a loud thump against the ground. We all looked back to the front at the Headmistress.

She seemed tense behind her falsely warm smile. “We do want what is best for you girls, but let me be clear about one thing. You will not be leaving Noxwood Academy anytime soon. You will not be permitted to spe...

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