Author's Note

School shootings happen rather often. Is there any way we can put a stop to it? "The shooter turns around and sits on the stage, recharging his weapon. I stay rooted in my spot on the floor, watching him. Some students crawl to the doors that normally swing open but don't. The emergency doors are locked too when someone whispers it out loud. We are locked in. The bell rings, letting the whole world know that school is still in session. But we all know the truth. This is where we will all die. The word "gun" floats around and the crowd of students silences themselves. I feel the pain and shock building in my stomach. This is it. This is the end."