Shortly after the Columbine High School massacre , Union Intermediate High School ( in Tulsa , Oklahoma ) was one of many schools around the country increasing security measures to prevent school shootings . Brandi Blackbear wrote horror stories similar to those of Stephen King , dressed in a slightly Gothlike way , and was not afraid to be herself , or to stand up to bullying by popular kids . Her defiance engendered hostility toward her from certain segments of her school 's culture . False stories of threats of violence were circulated , and the combination of her writing and authorities ' natural hyperawareness following Columbine led to her being suspended . When some of her fellow students later saw her checking out a book on world religions , including Wicca ( as research for her stories ) , they immediately branded her a witch , and eventually accused her of casting a spell that made a teacher sick . Fear of her spread through much of the school , and she was once again suspended
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
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