AN: I just got the book version and other than what looks like a dog tried to eat the top corners of the first few pages it's really good for the age group it's aimed for. There's my problem. I wanted to upgrade the book, so here it is ^^
Now I know I've also got a few other stories going at the same time but I'm going to lose internet in a few days so I want to go ahead and get things out
Chapter 1
"Are you ok, man?" Tucker asked as Danny walked into the classroom just as the bell rang.
Danny ran a hand through his hair as he took his seat next to the teen, dropping his bag to the floor. "These stupid ghosts keep attacking at night." He admitted, leaning his head into his hands. "I haven't gotten a wink of sleep all last night."
"Well, prepare to sleep." Sam commented, throwing her thumb to the board. "We're doing Shakespeare."
"Good news, class." Mr. Lancer said as he turned away from the board, chalk still in his hand. "We're going to put on a production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth."
"A production!" Dash exclaimed from his seat a row behind Danny. "I've got basketball practice, I can't be learning some part in a stupid play."
"Well, remember this, Mr. Baxter, this production will count as forty percent of your English grade this semester." Mr. Lancer eyed the jock.
Danny turned his head towards his friends as he rolled his eyes. "Great," he whispered, "Whenever we read Shakespeare I get completely lost."
Mr. Lancer walked over to be standing next to Danny's chair and smiled. "I've noticed that, Mr. Fenton, which is why I'm giving you the part of Macbeth."
"What!?" Danny exclaimed, jumping back into his chair.
"It's the lead role so you'll have to study the play very carefully." Mr. Lancer pointed out. "There'll be no chance of you getting lost."
"It won't be so bad, Danny." Sam added, seeing the boy slunk back to having his head on his hands.
"There is one more thing I should mention, class." Mr. Lancer said as he stood straight and headed back towards the front of the class. He turned to face them all and smiled, "This play is cursed!"
"What do you mean by cursed?" Tucker asked, already shaking in his boots.
"An old Casper High Theater superstition coming back from the early days almost one hundred years ago today." Mr. Lancer answered, picking up a copy of the script from his desk. "You can't say the name of the play once rehearsals begin or bad things will start to happen."
"Sounds creepy." Sam said, with a smile.
Mr. Lancer handed the pile of papers to Danny before turning back to the rest of the pile for handing out.
Danny opened the paper booklet and groaned, "Sounds like my life just took a turn for the worst."
Mr. Lancer picked up the pile and started to hand them out to the rest of the class. "I've taken it upon myself to already pick out roles for you all. Ms. Manson, you'll be witch number three. Ms. David, you'll be witch number two. Ms. Miller will be witch number one. Mr. Foley will be Banque…"
This went on for a few minutes, leaving Sam growling when she learned that Paulina would be getting the part of Lady Macbeth, that is, until she read ahead and learned the woman committed suicide.
Danny fought back laughs when Mr. Lancer announced that most of the A-listers were playing as those who didn't even get a proper name, just a title.
"First day of practice will be Wednesday right after school." Mr. Lancer announced, eyeing the students in his class. Dash opened his mouth to say something only to be interrupted by Mr. Lancer. "Your English grade helps keep you playing sports and any other after school activity so you need this grade to even continue in anything else. Any other questions?"