Whispers of the Forgotten: The Corpse Class's Last Rites A Ghostly Baptism

The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting long, ominous shadows over the once-vibrant campus of St. Mary's Academy. The school had been closed for years, its halls filled with dust and echoes of forgotten laughter. But tonight, it would not be abandoned by the living.

The Corpse Class, a group of students who had managed to graduate despite the school's closure, had gathered for a final farewell. Among them was Li Wei, a quiet but determined young man whose past was shrouded in mystery. He had always felt an inexplicable connection to the old, abandoned building, as if it held a secret that could only be unlocked by him.

As they approached the grand, iron gates, they were greeted by the eerie silence that enveloped the campus. The gates creaked open with a haunting sound, and they stepped inside, the air thick with anticipation and dread.

Inside, the school seemed more alive than ever. The walls whispered secrets, and the floorboards groaned with the weight of the forgotten. The Corpse Class moved through the halls, each step echoing with the weight of their collective past.

Li Wei led the way, his eyes scanning the dark corners of the school. He had heard tales of a ghostly presence that haunted the old school, a spirit said to be the result of a tragic incident that had occurred many years ago. As they reached the library, the air grew colder, and the whispers grew louder.

"Stop," Li Wei commanded, his voice steady despite the chill that had spread through his veins.

The group halted, their eyes wide with fear. Li Wei approached the library door, his hand trembling as he reached out to push it open. The door creaked open, revealing a room bathed in moonlight. The ghostly figure of a woman stood before them, her eyes hollow and her dress tattered.

"Who are you?" Li Wei asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

The woman turned to face him, her eyes locking onto his. "I am the soul of this place," she said, her voice cold and distant. "I have been waiting for you."

The Corpse Class exchanged glances, confused and frightened. Li Wei stepped forward, his curiosity piqued. "What do you want from us?"

The woman's eyes softened, just a fraction. "I need your help. The school is dying, and so am I. Only by performing the last rites can I be at peace."

Li Wei nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "We will help you, but what do we need to do?"

The woman's gaze shifted to the students behind Li Wei. "You must perform a ghostly baptism. Gather the old water from the well, and pour it over my body."

The Corpse Class exchanged glances again, their fear giving way to determination. They nodded, and the woman stepped back, her figure fading as if she had never been there. They moved towards the well, their hearts pounding with a mix of fear and hope.

As they reached the well, the air grew colder still. The well's water was dark and murky, but it was the only option. Li Wei reached down, his hand trembling as he dipped it into the well. The water felt thick and heavy, almost as if it had a life of its own.

He brought the water up and turned towards the woman's ghostly form, which had reappeared. "It is done," he said, pouring the water over her form.

The woman's eyes widened, and a soft, contented sigh escaped her lips. She faded away, leaving behind an empty space where she had stood. The Corpse Class stood in silence, the weight of the moment settling over them.

Li Wei turned to his friends, a look of relief on his face. "It worked. She is at peace."

The Corpse Class nodded, their relief palpable. They had faced the unknown, and emerged victorious. But the secrets of St. Mary's Academy were far from over. The whispers of the forgotten had been silenced, but the spirits of the past would never truly be at rest.

As they made their way out of the school, the Corpse Class couldn't shake the feeling that they had only just begun to unravel the mysteries that lay within its walls. The old school, once a place of learning and laughter, had become a testament to the unbreakable bond between the living and the dead. And in the heart of this haunted campus, Li Wei and his friends knew that their journey was far from over.