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Synopsis:

Every weekend, the sleepy town of Riverhollow holds a secret—one whispered through diaries, late-night texts, and abandoned cabins at the edge of the forest.

For five high schoolers who have nothing in common—an artist with a broken past, a class clown hiding loneliness, a quiet girl who knows too much, a golden boy with a perfect mask, and a newcomer chasing answers—the weekend begins like any other.

Until a strange message lures them into an unexpected meeting spot.

What starts as a dare turns into a tradition. Every weekend, they meet. They talk. They share. They confess. And slowly, their secrets start to surface.

But some whispers aren't meant to be heard.
And one weekend, everything changes.

Friendships will be tested.
Hearts will be broken.
And the truth might tear them apart.

Because in Riverhollow, the weekend whispers always come with a cost.

The weekend whisper's

Chapter 21: The Last-Minute School Fest

The school wasn't supposed to host a festival this late in the year. But thanks to a student council petition, a last-minute "Spring Celebration" was slapped together — half talent show, half carnival, and all kinds of chaos.

As the group walked through the school gates on Saturday morning, it felt like stepping into an alternate universe.

Colorful tents, hand-painted signs, loud music, and booths filled with everything from face painting to fortune-telling. The air smelled like popcorn and sunscreen.

"This is like a fever dream," Ethan said, eyes wide. "And I love it."

Aria smiled. "Let's do everything."

Aiden hadn't volunteered. He was tricked.

"Why is my name on the dunk tank sign-up?" he asked, staring at the paper in horror.

Ethan whistled innocently. "Maybe the basketball champ should prove his aim... or, uh, survive everyone else's."

Aiden was forced into the tank — sitting on the platform, arms crossed, glaring as the crowd lined up.

Lana hit the target on the second try. Aria missed on purpose.

Noah stood there, calm and collected, and nailed it on the first throw.

Aiden splashed into the water with a loud, "I'M NEVER FORGIVING ANY OF YOU."

They laughed until their sides hurt.

The Couples Quiz (Accidental Entry)

Back near the gym, a booth read "How Well Do You Know Your Partner?"

"Ethan and I should enter as a joke," Aiden said. "You'd get every question wrong."

Ethan grinned. "Or I'd know your shoe size, favorite snack, and how many push-ups you did yesterday."

Before they could bicker more, a staff member called out:

"What?" Lana turned red. "We didn't sign up!"

"I might've... accidentally added your names," Aria admitted.

Noah looked at Lana. "We could... try?"

The game was silly — favorite movie, secret fear, dream vacation — and they surprised even themselves by getting almost everything right.

The last question was simple: "What's the thing you love most about your partner?"

The crowd melted. Lana smiled at him — soft, glowing, real.

"I guess I love that he doesn't run from anything."

By evening, they all ended up on the school rooftop — their unofficial spot — sharing leftover snacks and watching the sky turn pink.

"Can't believe the year's almost over," Aria said.

"It still feels like detention was last week," Aiden added.

Ethan looked up. "We should write this day down. All of it. So we don't forget."

Noah opened his notebook. Lana leaned against his shoulder.

And just like that — surrounded by laughter, crumbs, and stories — they turned another moment into a memory.

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