Eventually, the screams ceased. After a moment of listening for movement and not hearing any, Marnie opened the door to take a look.

There was no trace of anyone on the stairs. The only evidence that anything had happened was the drops of blood on the ground.

Marnie pretended nothing had happened and went back.

The next day, when Marnie saw Shirley, she inspected Shirley's expression carefully. Shirley looked a little haggard.

Shirley's friends were concerned, thinking Shirley was still not feeling well. Marnie was the only person who knew the real reason behind it.