Opening the backpack
The classroom had been filled with the usual buzz of activity when suddenly everything changed. Samantha, an experienced teacher, knew to be alert to the unique behaviors of her students. So, when the student next to Nicole claimed her backpack was moving, Samantha initially dismissed it as a playful exaggeration.
However, as she approached and saw the bag indeed moving, a wave of disbelief washed over her. With caution, she unzipped the backpack, only to recoil in shock. The contents, so unexpected and alarming, caused her heart to race. This wasn’t just a simple case of forgotten homework or a mischievous pet; this was something far more serious.