The Silent Scream of the Cafeteria

The cafeteria of Changchun's Experimental Campus had always been a place of lively chatter and the clinking of cutlery. But there was something unsettling about this particular room, a sense of unease that lingered in the air. The walls were peeling, and the windows fogged with condensation, a reminder of the cold winter months. Students would often hear a faint whisper, a voice that seemed to come from nowhere, murmuring incoherently.

One particular night, a group of curious students decided to investigate the rumors. They were led by Li Wei, a senior who had heard the tales of the cafeteria's ghost from his peers. As they stepped into the room, the temperature seemed to drop, and the air grew heavy. The lights flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls, and the silence was almost oppressive.

Li Wei led the way, his heart pounding in his chest. "We're here," he whispered to his friends, though the words were unnecessary. They could all feel the weight of the place, as if the spirit within was watching their every move.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the corner of the room. It was a girl, her hair a matted mess, and her eyes hollow. She was wearing a tattered dress, as if she had been wandering the halls for years. The students gasped, but the girl remained silent, her expression fixed and unyielding.

Li Wei took a step forward, his courage bolstered by the fact that he was the leader. "Who are you?" he demanded, his voice steady despite the fear gripping him.

The girl's lips moved, but no sound came out. She raised her hand, pointing to the door, then to the ceiling, as if trying to communicate in a language they couldn't understand. The students followed her gestures, their eyes wide with terror as they realized what she was trying to say.

"Get out," she mouthed, her hand gesturing frantically. "Before it's too late."

Li Wei turned to his friends. "We need to go," he said, his voice barely a whisper. "Now."

As they ran out of the cafeteria, the lights went out, plunging the room into darkness. The girl's voice echoed in their minds, a silent scream that seemed to resonate with their fear. They made their way to the main hall, their breath coming in ragged gasps.

But it wasn't over yet. The cafeteria's ghost had chosen them, and she wouldn't let them forget. The next morning, a strange occurrence took place. When the students entered the cafeteria, they saw that the table they had been sitting at the night before was now covered with blood. There were no injuries, but the sight was chilling.

Word of the incident spread quickly, and soon, other students began to report hearing the girl's whisper, seeing her ghostly figure. They spoke of feeling an overwhelming sense of dread, as if they were being watched.

Li Wei knew they had to face their fear. He organized a meeting with the school's headmaster, who promised to look into the matter. They installed cameras in the cafeteria, hoping to capture the ghost on film.

One night, as the students were reviewing the footage, they saw the girl's ghost again. This time, she was standing by the window, looking out into the darkness. Her eyes seemed to lock onto Li Wei, and she mouthed the same words she had the night before: "Get out."

Li Wei knew it was time to leave the campus. He made plans to transfer to a different school, and soon, the other students followed suit. The cafeteria remained, a silent witness to the haunting that had taken place.

As the years passed, the story of the haunted cafeteria faded into legend. The girl's ghost became a part of the campus's lore, a reminder that not all spirits rest in peace. And though the students who had been there that night had gone their separate ways, they were forever bound by the chilling encounter that had left an indelible mark on their lives.