Week 1: The Committee

The School Fundraising Committee met in the library’s back room. The atmosphere was a mix of excitement and tension as each member settled into their chairs.

Ken was the first to arrive, slumping into a chair with a sigh. He liked to fish on weekends, but sometimes he got a bit annoying with his constant fishing stories. Ken often found himself lost in thought, staring out the window rather than paying attention.

Dan shuffled in next, clutching a thick book. He had a serious look on his face and often missed what was happening around him.

Joe strolled in next, looking bored. He wore a T-shirt with a lazy sloth on it. Joe loved reading, often choosing to sit quietly rather than actively participate.

Jessy followed, her bubbly personality lighting up the room. She wore a colourful sweater and carried a notepad filled with ideas. She was always ready to help and never had a bad thing to say about anyone.

Alyssa crept in last, her dark clothes contrasting sharply with Jessy’s brightness. With an evil glint in her eyes, she was an introvert who liked painting creepy things. Alyssa was always putting others down and often showed her dislike for those she thought were annoying.

John, the chairperson, finally took charge, standing up at the front. He was caring and supportive, with a kind smile. “Alright, everyone! I’m excited to kick off our planning for the Pumpkin Competition! We’ll be growing pumpkins and having fun activities to raise money for our school. I think we should have markets, pumpkin judging, and maybe even some dancers!”

Dan nodded. “I agree! But we should also have a big pumpkin filled with educational stuff. You know, something to teach people while they enjoy the event.”

Joe chimed in, “How about a petting area for pumpkins? Just think of all the cute pumpkin-themed decorations we could have!”

Jessy smiled. “I love that idea! And I think we should have pumpkin-growing and eating competitions! Everyone loves a good challenge!”

Alyssa crossed her arms, her tone sarcastic. “I say we cancel it. It’s a terrible idea and super boring. Hehehe.” She shot a glance at Dan and John, clearly enjoying their discomfort.

Ken, trying to find his place, mumbled, “Um, can we have fishing there too? We could fish pumpkins, right?” He looked hopeful, but the others just blinked at him.

Joe rolled his eyes. “Fishing for pumpkins? Seriously?”

“Why not?” Ken shrugged, defending his idea. “It could be fun!”

Jessy chuckled. “I think it’s a silly idea, but I love your enthusiasm, Ken! We can all come up with something creative.”

John smiled, trying to keep the peace. “Let’s brainstorm more ideas and see how we can make this event awesome for everyone!”

As the meeting continued, the room buzzed with voices, some friendly and others a bit snarky. Each member brought their ideas to the table and together tried to decide how to make the pumpkin fundraiser a success.

Week 2: The mole

Dear Diary, today I decided it’s time to get serious and help Harry Penny sabotage the fundraiser. It's all about getting a better job, after all. I've already come up with a few creative ways to derail the whole thing. First on the list? Bribing the police. If I pay them enough, they’ll ignore any trouble at the event—whether it's fights, fires, or any other chaos. Who’s going to stop it? Not the cops, that’s for sure.
Then, I've got some more interesting ideas. The pumpkins. Oh, the pumpkins. They’ll be the centrepiece of the event. But no one’s going to enjoy them for long. I’ll poison them, just to make things a little more memorable. And why stop there? I’ll plant some bombs too. Nothing too crazy, just a few carefully placed devices to make sure things get really out of hand.

I’m already feeling good about this—heh heh. I hate the school, I hate the committee members, and how they all dismissed my fishing idea. I particularly hate how they all go on about “petting pumpkins” and “fundraising for the children.” It’s all a joke. The best part? I get to have fun while I mess it all up.

First step tomorrow? Bribe the police to keep their distance from any trouble at the event. It’ll be easy. Once they’re out of the picture, everything else will fall into place.