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The school's usual din of lockers and chatter was cut by a deep, swallowing darkness. Panic surged through the halls, teachers' voices straining to be heard over the terror. Then the lights stuttered back on, painting a nightmare in the stark fluorescence: Zinnia lay butchered on the floor, a horrific bite ravaging her torso, ribs gleaming white amidst ruin. Her little brother Cedar knelt nearby, choked sobs shaking his small frame. Headmistress Sable stepped forward, her face bloodless, a tremor in her voice as she addressed the frozen crowd.