MidReal Story

The Candy Machine Conspiracy

Anonymous

Feb 4

Scenario:ninth grade school girl on detective mission to uncover motives of a cosmic candy machine

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ninth grade school girl on detective mission to uncover motives of a cosmic candy machine

Lily Chen

flirtatious, and cunning. Lily uses her influence to distract Jake while trying to sabotage Mia's investigation into the candy machine's secrets. Her actions reveal a hidden rivalry with Mia that goes beyond mere high school drama.

Principal Jameson

authoritative, and intimidating. Principal Jameson seems to know more about the candy machine than he lets on but refuses to share information with Mia and Jake. His evasive behavior fuels their suspicions about his involvement in the mystery surrounding the machine.

Jake Martinez

skeptical, and humorous. Jake initially dismisses Mia's concerns about the candy machine but eventually joins her investigation. He provides comic relief and helps Mia navigate the school's social dynamics. Jake supports Mia in her quest for truth despite his initial reservations.

I stared at the piece of paper as if it might give me a different answer if I looked at it hard enough.

Ninth graders eat too much candy.

The candy machine had given me this same stupid message three times already.

It wasn’t even a real riddle, just some lame statement that didn’t even make sense.

I mean, all grades of school kids ate too much candy.

It wasn’t just limited to ninth graders.

I shoved the paper into my pocket and gave the machine one last glare before turning away.

"Hey, Mia! You coming to lunch?"

My best friend, Jake, waved his lunch tray at me from across the cafeteria.

I grabbed the tray of food I had picked out earlier and waved back at him.

"Yep! Just a minute!"

I walked over to the candy machine one last time.

I wasn’t giving up yet.

I put in another dollar and selected a piece of gum.

When the piece of paper popped out instead of my selected pink piece of Bubble Hubba, I wasn’t surprised.

I pulled it out and unfolded it with a sigh.

What was the deal with this thing?

I looked down at the message at the same time as I grabbed a straw to put in my drink.

My eyes widened as I read the new message.