The word hung in the air, a powerful declaration that reverberated within every individual. It wasn’t just her voice that they heard; it was a commanding presence that demanded attention and respect. Students looked around, bewildered, trying to understand what was happening. Tyler’s sneer had disappeared, replaced by a confused frown.

Suddenly, the lockers lining the hallway began to rattle as if responding to Sofia’s unspoken command. Papers fluttered to the ground, and the fluorescent lights overhead flickered. A faint glow surrounded Sofia, not visible to the eyes but felt in the depths of the students’ souls. It was as though she was drawing power from the very walls of the school.