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Rachel was getting ready for school. As she was doing her hair for band, she had the television turned on. There had been more murders last night. Rachel sighs, this happened pretty much every other week in Shadyshide. But, Sunnyvale always seemed to be, sunny and happy, quite ironic actually.

"Shadyside, small town America. But among locals a history of horror has earned it another nickname. Killer capital USA. and last night tragedy struck again. I'm here with Sheriff Nick Goode. Sheriff, what can you tell us?" The news reporter said. "Uh – there were seven victims. Uh – ages sixteen to forty-two. Um – the the perpetrator is also deceased." Sheriff Goode explains.

Rachel rolls her eyes. "Even if, the killer is dead, there will always be more." She says to herself. She reaches for the remote and turns the television off, in annoyance. As soon as she's done doing her hair, she grabs her backpack, clarinet in it's case, and keys. "Grandma, I'm leaving for school." Rachel says. Her grandmother nods. "Be good. Don't be like your father was in school." Her grandmother says. Rachel laughs. "I don't think he was that bad." She says. Her grandmother nods. "Trust me and your aunt, he was. Well, off you go." Her grandmother says, motioning her away.

Rachel nods, and walks out the door. She gets in her car and drives to her boyfriend's house, to pick him up.

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She honked the car's horn. They were going to be late for school if they didn't leave now. He opened his house door, practically running to the car. "I'm here!" her boyfriend, Simon exclaims. "Good. Do you have everything?" Rachel asks. Simon nods. "I got everything, we're good to go." he says smiling. Rachel nods, and backs out of the driveway.

"Did you hear the news, about the murders at the mall?" Simon asks. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was Heather. And some other people." Rachel says. "Do you think it has to do with the witch?" Simon asks. "What?" Rachel asks, confused. "Do you think Sarah Fier had anything to do with it?" Simon rephrases. Rachel shakes her head. "No, you know I don't believe the Sarah Fier story." Rachel answers.

"Okay. Remember that we have something planned before class." Simon says. "Girl's bathroom?" Rachel questions. Simon hums in response. "As usual." He says. Rachel parks her car, and they walk out. Simon carries her clarinet case for her. As they walk into the school together, hand in hand.

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After finding Kate, they started their plan to scare Deena. Rachel went with Kate, and Simon hid in the bathroom. Kate and Rachel were walking towards Deena, as she was standing next to her locker. Staring at Heather Watkins' locker, which was a few down from hers. "You see. It's the witch. Sarah Fier is back." Kate says. "Oh Christ. Not you too." Deena says in annoyance. "Okay, come on. I need to go to the bathroom. And I don't really want to go alone right now." Rachel says, motioning for both of them to follow her. Both instantly agree.

The three girls walk to the bathroom, just as the bell for the first period rings. As they walk in they see the graffiti written on the bathroom stalls. And it reads something they all knew very well. "She reaches from beyond the grave." Kate starts. "To make good men her wicked slaves." Rachel continues. Just as Simon opens the door of one of the stalls, scaring Deena. "She'll take your blood!" Simon exclaims. "Simon!" Deena scoffs. "She'll take your head, she'll follow until your dead." Simon continues.

"Wow. You guys are dicks." Deena says. "It's just fun." Kate says. "Hey, at least we didn't pop out with a knife. Like the dude that was carving into Heather's locker." Rachel points out. "It's still sick." Deena says. "The – the dude was wearing a Halloween skull mask. How is that not fun?" Simon asks. Rachel snorts. "People died. Heather died. The dude was probably just some sad sack who hated his life just like the rest of us. Except he decided, 'Hey, why don't I get out for good. And hey, why don't I take Heather, and a couple other mall rats with me.' There's no angry dead witch, who made him go postal. The only thing that made him go crazy is this town." Deena says slightly angry. Before she drops her backpack.

Rachel and Simon look at each other, and make a concerned face, before looking back at Deena. "Are you okay?" Kate asks. "Yeah. I'm fine." Deena answers. "Seems like, maybe you got a little witch in you." Simon says. Which causes them to start laughing. "Dude, why are you even in here? This is the girls bathroom." Deena ask. "It's not like he hasn't been in here before." Rachel mutters. Simon goes back into the stall and stands and top of the toilet to reach the top air vent. He brings out a box, and walks off of the toilet seat.

"Candy store." He says, smiling. Rachel smiles at him. "You know we don't believe this witch shit, right? It's just like, fucked up Santa Claus or something." Kate says. "Ho ho ho." Simon says. Rachel smiles in amusement. "She's right Deena. We don't believe that shit." Rachel says. Deena nods, before trying to hand Kate a box. "What's this?" Kate asks. "I need you to give this to Sam tonight." Deena says. "Yeah. Uh uh – no way." Kate denies. "Come on." Deena says. "No way, Deena. I am not getting mixed up in your ex drama. Do it yourself." Kate says.

Deena looks at Rachel with a hopeful expression. "Don't even ask me. I'm not getting on the middle of this either." Rachel denies quickly. "Like I said before, do it yourself." Kate adds. "I'm not going to the game. I quit band." Deena sighs. "Since when?" Both Kate and Rachel ask. "Since who gives a shit." Deena answers. "Was band the only extracurricular you had left?" Kate asks. Deena doesn't answer. "You still have your band uniform, right?" Rachel asks. "Just wear that shit one last time. I've got something that'll give you the balls to face Sam." Kate says, taking the box from Simon.

Deena looks at the box shocked. "What! You're dealing again? I thought you stopped. After this dinguses brother OD'd." Deena says. Simon looks at Deena confused. "Timothy?" He asks. "Timmy wasn't a real OD." Kate says. "He didn't actually die. They brought him back." Rachel reminds Deena. Simon motions with his hands as if he had a defibrillator. 'Ja-jing'.  "All three of you are morons." Deena says. "Excuse me. Which one of us is valedictorian, and president of every club this shit hole has to offer. I'm getting out of here. Off to claim my place among the stars, bitch." Kate says. "Take me with you." Rachel says jokingly

Kate smiles at her, about to answer, as someone runs past them dragging a doll. Yelling about Sarah Fier. The students cheer, and laugh. All while Deena rolls her eyes at the students. Rachel just laughs slightly. Not sure how to feel about the 'joke'.