Note: Follows #5 prism.

BGM: "In Like a Lion (Always Winter)" by Relient K


William Lancer burst through the school doors. "Get the ghost shield up, now!"

He was met with silence, a chill stillness identical to the one he'd just fled. Heart sinking, he speed-walked down the halls, shoes squeaking on the cold tile. He opened the front office door, cutting through the empty room to Principal Ishiyama's office.

The room was unfortunately occupied, if one could call a cryogenically preserved corpse in a swivel chair "occupation", Julie's face contorted with fear, hand on her phone.

Distantly, William realized he was collapsed on the floor. "Catch-22, they were right. He is a monster."