Episode 1: THEY DON'T KNOW
The lamps are on and the girls are playing dice games.
The windows are open, but the curtains are closed. The soft cold breeze makes the curtains flail.
It is slightly raining, and the pattering of the raindrops can be heard.
Nancy Marchand
I've won for once!
Nancy cried as the dice rolled to 6, giving her the winning crown.
Stella McCartney
Gosh Nancy, I won thrice, so I'll let you have this one.
Nancy Marchand
C'mon Stella! You're just jealous!
Stella McCartney
No I'm not!
Stella sighs and get up. She heads towards the bed, and then glances at Amelia and Nancy.
Stella McCartney
I'm tired now so I'll take a nap, you both can play.
Nancy Marchand
NO! YOU CAN'T SLEEP STELLA! COME BACK AND PLAY WITH US!
Stella McCartney
Don't disturb me Nancy! Let me sleep!
Nancy Marchand
The sun hasn't even set yet, you can't sleep!
Amelia Earhart
Here, here, stop arguing you both.
Amelia Earhart
Let Stella sleep Nancy! She's hasn't slept quite well.
Amelia Earhart
And she didn't oversleep like you did so cut her some slack.
Amelia gave her earnest smile at Nancy. The little one pouted.
Nancy Marchand
Fine! Since Amy says so, I'll oblige. But I won't take this another time!
The girls laugh. Their little roommate is a notorious but cute one for sure!
Nancy Marchand
Ugh! Now I'm thirsty after shouting so much!
Amelia Earhart
Oh dear! Drink some water from that jug, Nancy.
Amelia said, pointing at the porcelain jug on the table.
Nancy Marchand
Hey, there's no water in here Amy!
Nancy shaked the empty jug.
Nancy Marchand
How come it's empty so fast?? Gosh, just when I was thirsty.
Amelia Earhart
Er.. Nancy, would you please do me a favor....?
Nancy Marchand
Don't say any further. I'll quickly go get the jugs filled.
Nancy Marchand
No need to thank me!
Amelia watched as Nancy carried the jug carefully, supporting it with her little body.
The door slammed close as Amelia was left alone, with a sleeping Stella who was sleeping so soundly that her presence could not be felt.
Amelia Earhart
*sigh* well, I shall get some rest after this as well.
A sudden noise came from the windows.
Amelia, surprised, gets up to check out where the noise was coming from.
She pulls aside the curtains and peeks outside the open windows.
The lush green scenery and the fresh smell of the dew on the grass refreshed her soul.
Amelia Earhart
What a beautiful creation of nature...
Amelia Earhart
But, it seems there'll be a storm anytime now, I might as well close windows.
But as she was about to close them, the windows shut themselves, as if a very powerful force was applied on them.
Amelia's finger was stuck between the window panes.
She was crying, trying to pull up the window pane before her finger gets detached from her body.
But no matter how much she tried, she couldn't pull up the windows she had opened herself a while back.
Amelia Earhart
HELP!! STELLA!! MY FINGERS ARE STUCK!!
Stella didn't move a bit.
Amelia tried to pull out her fingers, but they were completely caught in between.
Tears rolled down her hands, she could feel the sheer pain of her finger being torn off.
She wailed. She cried hysterically.
But there was noone to help her.
Facing herself with such a struggle, a sudden cold hand was placed on her shoulder.
Amelia flinched, turning back with a horrified expression.
Amelia Earhart
Oh, Nancy...
Nancy Marchand
What happened? I heard you shouting-
Nancy Marchand
OH MY! YOUR FINGER, AMY!
Nancy quickly slided up the window pane. It was a matter of ease.
Amelia pulled out her hands, and looked at Amy with an expressionless face.
Nancy Marchand
AMY, YOUR FINGERS! THEY LOOK BROKEN!
Amelia Earhart
No worries, I'll go visit the infirmary later.
She hid her hands behind her back and got back to the game.
Amelia Earhart
Let's pack up now. It'll be time for evening classes soon.
Amelia Earhart
And you gotta leave fast too, I heard there's a meeting you and Stella need to attend.
Nancy Marchand
Amy, you sure that's fine? Your finger doesn't look quite alright...
Nancy Marchand
We can always attend the meeting later.....
Amelia Earhart
It's all fine, Nancy.
Amelia gave a meek smile. Nancy sighed and hugged her.
Nancy Marchand
Well, as you say.
Nancy Marchand
But don't forget to visit the doctor and get the medicines.
Amelia Earhart
Yes, I won't.
Just then, Stella left out a loud groan.
She tossed around the bed for sometime, and then got up to face Amelia and Nancy.
Stella McCartney
Are you serious? I couldn't fall asleep because of so much noise!
Nancy Marchand
Be good, Stella. Amy just hurt her finger-
Stella McCartney
What?! How?
Stella jumped down the bed and took Amelia's hands into hers.
She examined the wound and looked seriously at her friend.
Stella McCartney
It looks bad. You should've been careful.
Amelia didn't know what else to say.
After receiving a comforting pat and encouraging words from her two dear roommates, she got up to get dressed and go for the evening classes.
Stella and Nancy had to attend meeting for the art club, so they hurried out bidding Amelia goodbye.
After they were all gone, Amelia collapsed on the floor.
She was pale, and her lips were trembling.
She was white from fear, and tears started rolling down her eyes.
She slowly turned towards the window, and watched from afar.
That unknown spirit who caused her yet another misery.
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