My high school was famous for its age, buildings, and culture. When I first arrived at the school, I was very excited to be a part of this prestigious school when I first joined but at the same time nervous about fitting in.
Upon entering the school, I had noticed mysterious owl symbols scattered around the school premises, but I did not think much of them then.A few weeks after my first arrival, an envelope appeared in my locker. Without thinking, I opened it and found a cryptic note inviting me to a “study group” meeting after school, signing off with an owl emblem at the end of the letter.
I realised that the note was not for me but for someone else, possibly a new recruit named Joshua. Despite the odd wording, curiosity and a sense of adventure drove me to check it out, so I decided to attend the meeting.Follow the directions on the note to a secluded, abandoned part of the school, upon reaching, I looked around.
As I walked closer, I discovered a hidden door with an owl emblem carved onto it. I gathered all my courage to enter the room and found a group of students, all of them hooded and masked with owl designs, who mistaken me as the new recruit. The atmosphere there was very eerie, however, I kept my silence as I was very intrigued to know more. So I decided to stay. I was given an owl mask to wear, a symbolic gesture that signified the start of the initiation process.
The group’s leader, a senior named that I would not mention, explained that I had been chosen to join “The Owl,” a secret society dedicated to protecting the school’s legacy and secrets. I didn’t know it before, but at that time, I’m 100% positive that the invitation was meant for someone else. I was having a dilemma by myself. Either I leave right now and continue my boring life, or I join this secret society that only happens once in a lifetime.
So I decided to go along with it out of curiosity. The other guy who didn’t get recruited can cry about it. But soon, curiosity almost killed the cat.As a new recruit, I was given a series of initiation challenges that would test my intelligence, bravery, and loyalty, such as solving complex puzzles and navigating hidden passages.
However, all of the tasks that they gave me were a piece of cake, and I started to think that this isn’t even a real secret society. It turns out I was wrong. The tasks they gave me were fake, and the real tasks were at random times in my life. That means it can happen at any time. However, they tested me very early, like a month after I was recruited.It was a typical day at my school.
I bought my Society outfit that day, but suddenly, the whole school did a spot check that morning. Well, the prefect and the teachers weren’t very happy upon their discovery of my bag, so they brought me to the principal’s office. All my stuff, including my outfits, was being displayed on the table in front of me. Apparently, I’m not the only one caught bringing the outfit to school, but unfortunately, I’m the only one that brought the outfit that day.
I explained that the outfit is for an upcoming Halloween event, and I bought it just to be prepared. However, he didn’t buy it and threatened to call my parents. Well, I stick to my story. And eventually, he called both of my parents. I thought it was a fake call, but half an hour later, they finally showed up. I know I was screwed and am facing another dilemma.
Either this is a test or I’m actually being punished for careless mistakes. So I decided to play dumb, and I said, “Ok, I lied about the Halloween costume event.” Obviously, because it is in the middle of March. “Why did you bring the outfits then?” the principal asked. I replied nervously, “Umm, be-because (sigh) I like to wear them when there’s no one in the class.”
The principal laughed at my answer, and both of my parents looked very disappointed at me. The principle says, “Well, I guess this has all been a big misunderstanding then.” This time I leave with a warning, but next time I may not be so lucky to keep this secret. Upon exiting the room, I noticed that there’s an Eye of Providence on top of the door frame.
I looked back at the principal, and we made eye contact. I quickly ran out of the room and into my class. While I’m in the class, I think to myself. “Is the principle an Illuminatis? Does the Owl have anything to do with it?”
Soon, all of the answers will be revealed. But for now, it’s the end of Part 1.
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