Janitor Finds Gym Floor Filled With Umbrellas, Then Reads the Note Left for Him

Early shift

Frank Porter arrived before the sun, just like he did every weekday morning. He liked the quiet of the halls before the day officially began. The school lights were still dim, and his coffee thermos steamed in his calloused hand. It was a routine he rarely strayed from—until he opened the gym doors that morning and froze in place.