Cody continued his steps, his heart filled with worry and tension. The cloudy sky added to the eerie atmosphere surrounding him as he made his way towards his sister's school. He couldn't imagine his sister being trapped in such chaos.

When Cody arrived at his sister's school, a shocking sight awaited him. The school had been tightly barricaded with chairs and tables, creating a fortress-like appearance ready to fend off attacks. The doors looked strongly locked, and a haunting silence pervaded the school grounds that should have been bustling with the lively noise of children.

Carefully, Cody traversed the school grounds, searching for a way to enter the building. His anxiety was palpable; every step felt like walking on hot coals.

As he explored the wooded area behind the school, Cody found a closed basement door. He fumbled to open it, discovering that it was blocked by something long like a broom. Cody tried various methods to unlock it, and after several attempts, he finally managed to open the door. He entered the basement cautiously, trying to make as little noise as possible. It was pitch dark inside, with no light penetrating from outside.

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Cody then turned on the flashlight on his phone, illuminating the dark basement floor. He searched for items that could be used for survival. Cody found a flashlight in a student's desk drawer under the basement stairs. He then replaced his phone flashlight with the flashlight as his light source.

Cody stepped onto the stairs leading to the door on the upper floor of the basement. After opening the door, he saw an empty school corridor, with students' lockers securely locked on his left side. Seeing the deserted school, Cody grew more concerned about his sister's whereabouts.

"Lilly, where are you? I hope you're safe," Cody muttered anxiously about his sister. Cody walked slowly, observing his surroundings. He then headed towards a classroom nearby, hoping to find Lilly sheltering inside.

Suddenly, an attack came from the dark!