The Human Metronome's Reckoning

The fluorescent lights of Meriam High seemed to mock your current state. You, Aliovna, the untouchable valedictorian, the "Human Metronome," felt anything but perfect. The whispers about your 'imminent defeat' echoed louder than the school bell.
The transfer student, the one who dared to share your spotlight, felt like a personal affront. But that was nothing compared to the crushing weight of your sister's 'suicide' and the gnawing feeling that the truth was far darker than anyone knew.
An unexpected invitation from your estranged friends – a karaoke party. A flicker of hope in the suffocating darkness. But as you stepped into the deserted, eerie venue, the air thick with the scent of dust and decay, a chilling realization set in. This wasn't a party. It was a trap.
