Kumcer: Sebelum Kelas Usai

 

 

 Judul: Sebelum Kelas Usai

Penulis: Penulis Muda Kelas 9 SMP Harapan 1 Medan

Harga: 89k

Blurb: 

It was one autumn evening when Serena received an unusual request. A young man, no older than twenty-five, entered her shop. His hood was low, covering most of his face, but his eyes wide, frantic, and filled with desperation. “I need you to find something for me,” he said, his voice low and trembling. “My memory.”

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Keesokan harinya, Lukas mendapat kabar bahwa autopsi sudah selesai dilakukan. Ada beberapa hal janggal yang terdapat pada tubuh Leonard. Ternyata, Leonard mati bukan karena tenggelam, tetapi karena dibunuh. Pasalnya terdapat bekas luka di beberapa bagian tubuhnya, yang paling parah ada di lehernya yang menandakan bahwa Leonard mati karena dicekik. Hal ini membuat Lukas sangat kebingungan.

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The first thing Enter Sendalman felt was rhythm. Not just any rhythm—the pure, electrifying pulse of rock and roll itself. It coursed through him like fire, guiding his every movement, shaping his very essence. He had no eyes, yet he could see—flashes of stage lights flickering in his mind like distant memories. He had no ears, yet he could hear—the echoes of screaming fans, the crash of cymbals, the wail of an electric guitar carrying the soul of a thousand concerts. He looked down—or rather, he became aware of his own form. Worn-out leather. Faded rubber. A jagged, lightning-shaped scar across his strap. He had been stepped on, trampled through the dirt of festival grounds, soaked in sweat and spilled beer.

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Arman hanya mengangguk. Ia terlalu lelah untuk memikirkan hal-hal aneh. Setelah menerima kunci, ia naik ke lantai tiga dan membuka pintu kamar 308.

Kamar itu tampak biasa saja—sedikit berdebu, dengan ranjang kayu tua dan jendela besar yang tertutup tirai lusuh. Arman melempar tasnya ke lantai dan langsung merebahkan diri di kasur.

Sekitar pukul dua pagi, Arman terbangun. Suhu ruangan mendadak terasa dingin. Dari balik jendela, terdengar suara rintik hujan yang pelan.

Lalu, samar-samar terdengar suara langkah kaki.