This text appears to be a personal narrative shared by an individual who attended a religious high school. The narrative revolves around their experiences in a library at their school where they and their friends would spend time and hear strange knocking noises. The narrator describes the library as a peculiar place with a reputation for being haunted due to the strange noises they heard. The story is told in a casual, conversational tone and ends with the narrator expressing their hope that the library remains closed.
1. The narrator studied at a religious school with strict rules, including not looking away during services.
2. The school was a centennial institution with almost 200 years of tradition.
3. The library was a peculiar space with several computers for research and hundreds of books.
4. A window in the library corner overlooked the Children's courtyard, and students claimed to hear three knocks in a row like a "knock knock" joke.
5. The narrator heard the knocking noise while studying in the library and decided to investigate.
6. The librarian was afraid of being alone in the library at night and always took a student with her when she left.
7. The narrator heard heavy footsteps on the roof and was petrified, but the librarian dismissed the noise as mice.
8. The narrator finished high school and is now attending college in a much quieter place.
9. The narrator believes the knocking noise was a prank, but admits there's no proof.
10. The narrator hopes the window stays closed, as the knocking noise reminds them of their past.
11. The narrator believes the school should have more security measures in place, given the strange occurrences.