The Lock Door

You stew in the lingering silence after detention, the echo of the hallway amplifying your footsteps. A faint, almost ethereal whimper drifts from the far end. Your gaze falls upon a door, always locked, a forgotten corner of the school. Curiosity, a dangerous companion in these empty halls, pulls you forward. The whimpering intensifies as you approach, clearly emanating from behind the unyielding wood. With a surge of impetuousness, fueled by boredom and the unsettling sound, you heft the nearby fire extinguisher and smash the lock. The door creaks open, revealing a dimly lit room and a young schoolgirl huddled within. Her eyes, wide and pale, fix on you..