Wickedware — Elmwood University -ep.3- By

"They're watching. Don't trust anyone."

Suddenly, a book fell off a nearby shelf, landing with a loud thud. Alex spun around, their heart racing. That's when they saw it: a piece of paper, slipped between the bookshelves, with a cryptic message scrawled on it:

Alex's ears perked up. "What is it?"

The sun had just set over Elmwood University, casting a golden glow over the sprawling campus. Students were hurrying to and from the library, where the night's study sessions were about to begin. But amidst the hustle and bustle, a sense of unease settled over the shoulders of protagonist, Alex. Elmwood University -Ep.3- By WickedWare

As they pressed Emily for more information, the library's lights began to flicker. The air grew colder. And Alex couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched.

Rumors had been circulating about a mysterious figure lurking in the library's stacks. Some said it was a ghost, the spirit of a former student who had died on campus. Others claimed it was a prankster, hiding in the shadows to scare unsuspecting freshmen.

Alex's mind was racing. An artifact? What could it be? And what did it have to do with Elmwood University's secrets? "They're watching

As Alex entered the library, they noticed a chill in the air. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting eerie shadows on the walls. They began to search the stacks, scouring the shelves for any sign of the mysterious figure.

What will you do?

"Hey, Alex," Emily said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've been trying to reach you. I think I know something about the mysterious figure." That's when they saw it: a piece of

Alex didn't believe either theory. As a junior and member of the university's investigative team, they were determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Alex's eyes widened. This was more than just a prank. This was a warning.

Emily hesitated, glancing around the library nervously. "I saw someone arguing with one of the professors. It was a few nights ago, in one of the study rooms. They were talking about something in hushed tones, but I caught a few words... 'the artifact'... 'hidden'... ' Elmwood's secret'."

As they pondered the message, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was Emily, the library's quiet and reserved student worker.