Blackened bodies

Mr. Einstein's face was a haunting sight that Lance would never forget. The once familiar features of his science teacher were now twisted beyond recognition. His skin was mottled with burns and scars, as though he had been through a fire. One of his eyes was tightly closed, the lid burned away, while the other was a bright, angry red that seemed to be staring directly into Lance's soul.

But it was Mr. Einstein's mouth that sent a shiver down Lance's spine. The twisted grin on his lips revealed several missing teeth, adding to his already horrific features. The corners of his mouth were stretched unnaturally wide, almost as if they were tearing at the seams. It was a smile that held no joy or warmth, but rather a malevolent pleasure at the fear he was instilling in those around him.

As Mr. Chaney turned to see what had caused Lance's gasp of horror, his eyes widened at the sight of his colleague. He was clearly taken aback by the disfigured state of Mr. Einstein, but his concern for h