Summoning all her courage, Tina sprang into action. She quickly ushered the bewildered children back into their classrooms, her voice steady despite the fear gripping her heart. “Everyone inside! Quickly!” she called, guiding the students into the nearest room. She closed the door behind them and locked it, then grabbed a chair to wedge it firmly under the doorknob.
Moving swiftly from room to room, Tina repeated the process, securing each door with whatever she could find – chairs, desks, even heavy cupboards. The children’s faces were pale with fear, but her calm demeanor reassured them. “Stay quiet and stay together,” she instructed, her voice gentle but firm.