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I woke up, adhered to my usual morning routine, and walked to school alongside Kavya. Upon arriving at school, we were greeted by a display of campaign posters adorning the classroom walls, featuring Sofia and Maya as the candidates for class president. After the school day concluded, Kavya and I headed to the library to tackle our homework. Later, we spent some time at Kavya's house before I returned home.

The following day, Kavya and I attended school as usual, attending our classes diligently. Post-school, our routine involved a visit to the library, followed by a trip to the pool, and then a leisurely time in the garden. Afterward, we returned home, engaging in animated conversations that stretched into the midnight hours. Our discussions primarily revolved around the ongoing election, with both of us firmly supporting Sofia as our choice.

Then came the decisive day of the elections when Kavya and I arrived at school, full of anticipation. The voting took place in the LKY room, and once all the ballots were cast, the counting commenced. To our surprise, the initial tally resulted in a tie, with both candidates receiving 18 votes. The final vote, which determined the winner, tipped in favor of Sofia. However, Maya accused Sofia of bribery, an unjust accusation that prompted me to confront her. Unfortunately, Maya evaded my efforts to talk.

The next day, Maya attended school but remained silent throughout the day. After school, I noticed her sitting alone on a bench in the garden. I decided to approach her, urging her

to reconsider her actions. Maya admitted that jealousy had driven her accusations and agreed to apologize to Sofia. Together, we approached Sofia, and Maya offered her sincere apology. Sofia graciously accepted, diffusing the tension between them.

In the days that followed, Maya and Sofia reconciled, speaking and playing together once more. We enjoyed our time together at the pool, playground, and even Sofia's house, staying out late over the weekend. One day, we ventured to the garden and engaged in a game of hide and seek. During the game, I stumbled upon an abandoned cemetery hidden behind some bushes. My shocked exclamation led the others to me, and we explored the ancient tombstones dating back to the 1960s.

On Monday, we inquired with our teacher about the cemetery, but she warned us to keep it a secret without offering an explanation, leaving us puzzled. After school, our curiosity led us back to the cemetery, where we discovered that one of the tombstones belonged to the school's first-ever principal. The next day, we approached the principal with our findings, only to receive the same cryptic response as our teacher.

Unfazed by the mysterious circumstances, we continued with our daily routines. However, on one particular evening, we sensed an eerie presence following us home. Despite not spotting anyone, we couldn't shake the unsettling feeling. Maya even reported hearing an inexplicable "excuse me" while walking alone. Concerned, I suggested that a spirit from the cemetery was haunting us. We decided to research how to rid ourselves of the spirit and stumbled upon a ritual involving bidding farewell, burning a piece of paper, and breaking two pencils. We performed the ritual at the playground, which seemed to alleviate the situation.

The following day, a thunderstorm struck, which was unusual for the beginning of fall. We suspected that the spirit might be upset with us, leading to the storm. Determined to resolve the matter, I revisited the cemetery alone, and things seemed to return to normal afterward. However, one day, neither my parents nor anyone else showed up at home, and a sudden power outage occurred. I ventured out in the pouring rain and concluded that perhaps some things were beyond our understanding

Despite these unusual occurrences, we continued our daily lives, remaining perplexed by the enigmatic events that had unfolded.