re: Need to Kill Time: What's a story that you've heard that still gives you chills

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“Now we’re going to start Chapter 8: Genetics in your life,” my biology teacher droned on in her usual monotonous voice. She continued, “Now genetics are key to us because they determine everything about us. Our hair color, eye color, height, sometimes diseases…”
“You alright man?” Eric whispered to me. Eric’s a freshman accounting major. We’d been friends since we sat together in the back on the first day of Biology.
“Yeah,” I replied, “I’m just ready to get these few classes out of the way and start my break.”
“I understand man. You going to Panama City, gonna party all week?” A smile cracked across his face.
I laughed. “You know that’s not my thing. I’m just looking forward to chilling at home.”
“Me too man.”
I focused back on Ms. Prater.
“One area that’s researchers are really pioneering in right now is genetic engineering. If used correctly, this could lead to groundbreaking medicine and technology. The danger is taking it too far, which is why I’m opposed to the practice. Troy’s involvement in this is one of the reasons I’m retiring at the end of this semester. There’s some lines I just don’t think we should cross.”
This caught my attention. What was Troy [University] doing with genetic engineering? I sat up and listened closer.
“Of course, there are a lot of other reasons I’m retiring. My body just isn’t able to work like it used to. My almond milk is the only thing keeping me in decent health. I love almond milk, there are so many benefits to it. There’s…”
I zoned back out. I opened my laptop and signed into reddit. “Compose message” “To: JennLegend3.”

Me: So, I'm sitting in biology, and we're talking about genetics. My teacher starts talking about how she's against genetic engineering and resigning because of Troy's involvement with it. You don't think....?

Jenn: I’m not sure where you’re going?

Me: I'm probably overthinking things. She just seemed really disgusted by the work the university is doing, and that stalker had a tail. I'm probably just equating way too much in my mind.

Jenn: I was just thinking about it in the shower. I do my best thinking in the shower. Anyways. Do you think it's some weird genetic experiment gone wrong? But why would it follow your unless maybe it has some of YOUR genes. Idk. Maybe I'm thinking too much into it. But nothing is impossible.

If you’re lost, it’s because you haven’t read my other three stories. Don’t worry, I’ll link them at the end. For now, you can just read this story and read those afterward to better understand how this all began.
“Okay class, that’s all I have for you today. Have a good break, and don’t forget we’ll have our exam on the Tuesday you all get back. Be safe.”
“Why would she give us an exam on the first day back from break?” Eric complained as we got up and grabbed our backpacks. “Does she really think anyone’s going to study? Oh well. Have a good break man.”
“You too.” I stuffed my laptop in my bag and headed to US History. Two more classes and my break would officially begin.

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