I explained the situation in the dormitory group.

Me: Don't wait for me today because I saw someone wearing a red hat, so I have to take shelter in the duty room tonight.

Tao Ran: See if there are any souvenirs in the duty room and bring one for me.

Me: The dormitory aunt said there are ghosts. How many do you want?

Tao Ran: ...Huh? Take care, goodbye.

I entered the duty room at 8:15 p.m.

The dormitory aunt helped me close the door and then left.

I was alone in this square and narrow space, as if I were locked in a box.

Wait... a box?

I thought of the student council's box.

That thought flashed through my mind.

No, it can't be...

Just then, Sun Huawen initiated a group call.

There's actually a signal in the duty room!

I didn't expect that.

After connecting, the first person to speak was Zhou Yiqiang: "Gu-ge, how does it feel? If there's a beautiful female ghost in the duty room, remember to take a picture for me to see."

Sun Huawen: "Tell us about the rules in the duty room, and I'll analyze them for you."

I ignored Zhou Yiqiang and repeated what the dormitory aunt had told me to Sun Huawen.

"Key point - the duty room is absolutely safe. However, there will definitely be things in the duty room that make you doubt its safety and tempt you to go out. As long as you don't open the door no matter what, you'll be fine. Sounds simple, right?"

"I understand."

There was only one dimly lit lamp in the duty room, emitting a faint yellow light.

I stared at the lamp, afraid that a demon would suddenly appear and extinguish my consolation.

Just as I was lost in thought, a sound suddenly came from the door.

What's wrong?

I turned my head to look.

It would've been better if I hadn't looked, but after taking a glance, I was almost scared out of my wits.

The person who came in was someone I knew, Tao Ran and Xiao Ze's teacher!

The teacher who was stuffed into the box by the student council!!!

"F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!"

Other than these two words, I don't know what other words could better describe my current mood.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Judging from Zhou Yiqiang's voice, he was quite excited.

"I saw that teacher who was stuffed into the box."

"It's fake, don't pay attention." Sun Huawen reminded me.

"I know it's fake, but he's sitting across from me staring at me, and his face is distorted!!!"

At this moment, laughter came through the phone.

"Pfft—" "Who the f*ck is laughing? I'm already in such a miserable state, and you're still laughing?"

At the same time, there was a knocking sound from outside the door.

My sanity was on the verge of collapse.

It was already 9:30, and that guy was still staring at me.

I beg you, take a break, stop looking at me! Can you protect my eyesight a bit?

Fine, you want to look at me, go ahead and look! Handsome, can't help it.

I won't look at you.

I turned my head and looked out the window.

Then I saw a face.

That face had no mouth or nose, only two large staring eyes, staring at me through the window.

Above that face, there was a red hat.

A person wearing a red hat!

"F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!"

I immediately turned my head back, and this time I felt much better looking at that teacher, I could even feel a hint of intimacy.

"Hahaha, Gu-ge's showtime!"

Now I knew who was laughing earlier, it was Zhou Yiqiang.

Zhou Yiqiang, this person,seems to be enjoying my predicament way too much. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

"Guys, I need your help. I'm really freaked out here," I pleaded with my friends on the group call.

Sun Huawen, being the rational one, spoke up, "Alright, let's analyze the situation. The teacher you saw is obviously an illusion. It's part of the challenge to test your resolve. As for the face at the window, it could be another trick to distract you. Stay strong and focus on staying inside the duty room."

I nodded, trying to regain my composure. "You're right, Sun Huawen. I won't let these illusions get to me. I'll stay inside and wait it out."

Just as I was about to end the call and concentrate on staying calm, another voice came through the phone. It was Tao Ran.

"Hey, Gu-ge, I heard you saw someone wearing a red hat. Is it true? You know, I've been really into mysteries lately, and this sounds intriguing."

Tao Ran's fascination with mysteries was no secret, but I couldn't believe he would be interested in this situation right now.

"Tao Ran, this is not the time to be curious about mysteries. I'm genuinely scared here," I replied, my voice trembling.

There was a moment of silence, and then Tao Ran spoke again, his tone more serious this time.

"I'm sorry, Gu-ge. I didn't realize how scared you were. Don't worry, I'll stop asking questions. Just hang in there, and we'll support you."

I felt a surge of gratitude towards Tao Ran. Despite his initial curiosity, he understood the gravity of the situation and extended his support.

With the encouragement from my friends, I focused on staying inside the duty room and ignoring the illusions around me. The knocking on the door and the face at the window continued, but I refused to let them break my resolve.

As the night wore on, the intensity of the illusions seemed to increase. I could hear whispers and see fleeting shadows, but I held on, knowing that it was all part of the challenge.

Finally, at the stroke of midnight, everything suddenly stopped. The knocking ceased, the face disappeared, and the room fell silent.

"Guys, it's over," I said, relief evident in my voice.

The group call erupted with cheers and congratulations. They had been there with me throughout the ordeal, providing support and encouragement.

After ending the call, I stepped out of the duty room, feeling a sense of accomplishment. I had faced my fears and conquered the challenge.

I walked back to the dormitory, where Tao Ran and the others were waiting for me. They congratulated me and expressed their relief that everything had turned out fine.

"Gu-ge, you're a true warrior," Tao Ran said, patting me on the back.

I smiled, grateful for the support of my friends. Together, we had overcome the supernatural challenges of the duty room, strengthening our bond in the process.