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python not taking input after subprocess is called with subprocess.popen

Hello everyone im fairly new to python and this is my first language im learning so far. Im making a menu using a while true loop that takes input to select whichever flashing method a person needs to use and after calling whatever file using subprocess.popen or subprocess.call and it finishes it goes back into the menu loop but does not respond to any input at all.
import sys
import time
import subprocess
#!/bin/bash
sys.path.append
menu = True
def mainMenu():
while menu:
print("""
##################
# Utilities Menu #
##################
1. Tray Flasher
2. ESP Burner
3. Quit
""")
choice = (input('Select a utility: '))
if choice == '1':
trayFlasher()
elif choice == '2':
espBurner()
elif choice == '3':
print('Goodbye!')
def trayFlasher():
print('Have Fun!')
time.sleep(1)
subprocess.call(["<path to file>"])
def espBurner():
print('Burn Baby Burn...')
time.sleep(1)
subprocess.Popen(['<path to file>'])
sorry if my code is not so good or efficient, currently still learning. TIA!

How to access function in a class on another file

I am currently working on a text-based adventure game project, I am still fairly new to python and I'm trying to access a class function in a new file. The error I am receiving says "ImportError: cannot import name 'bedroom' from 'story'", how would I fix this error?
main.py
from story import bedroom
def main():
while True:
print("Welcome to would you like to play?")
user = input(">>")
#string handling
if user.lower() == 'y':
bedroom()
else:
print("See you next time!")
exit()
if __name__ == '__main__':
main()
story.py
import stats as stat
class Rooms():
def bedroom():
stat.inventory.append("flashlight")
while True:
print("You awake in a dark room with no idea how you got there.\n")
print("You feel around and feel a flashlight.\n")```

You need to import the class itself, not the method.
Try this:
from story import Rooms
Then, whenever you need to use the method bedroom(), you can call it:
Rooms.bedroom()

python execute function when console is closed

How can i execute function when user close the console window?
I want make something such this:
if close == True:
print("Really you want quit?")
option = input()
if option == "Y":
quit()
else:
pass

Here's how to add statements, and use a better quit() statement.
import sys # add this to your imports
anotherFile = "afterExit.py" #make sure this is in the same directory
def on_close():
print("Really you want quit?")
option = input()
if option == "Y":
os.system("python " + anotherFile) # on Linux/ Mac, use python3
sys.exit()
# i prefer sys.exit as it does not display the kill message box
else:
print("you chose not to quit")

How to run a loop from a program in background while the code proceeds to do other things

so, i was trying to make a personal assistant and i wanted to make a reminder type of commnd.
here is the code of the reminder(notification).
and the speak and takecommand fuctions are custom.
elif "remind" in query:
speak("what should i remind you")
messageT = takeCommand()
speak("ok, so when should i remind you.")
timeOfReminder = takeCommand()
while True:
current_time = tm.strftime("%H:%M:%S")
if current_time == timeOfReminder:
print(current_time)
break;
toaster = ToastNotifier()
toaster.show_toast(messageT,
duration=10)
so the problem is not with this code, but the code contains a while loop which prohibits me to proceed with my code(this whole code is also a part of a while loop which contains all the command).
i wanna know how to like run this loop in parellel of the other main while loop(this while loop checks the time while the main while loop checks what command the user is giving.)
is there any way to do this (if you want i can post my full code if it helps).

Use the threading library in Python 3.
import threading
Create a function:
def my_long_function():
while 1:
print("runs in background")
time.sleep(1)
long_thread = threading.Thread(target=my_long_function)
long_thread.start()
while 1:
print("Running in foreground")
time.sleep(3)
Hope this works for you!

How can I call up this function properly?(Also it has now been fully resolved I no longer need help for this)

#functions
def main_menu():
print('If you want to read the rules select:1, to play the game select:2, to quit select 3.')
branch = int(input('What do you want to do:\n'))
menu = input('Type: main_menu()\n')
while branch == 1:
print('Hello to the rules')
main_menu
while branch == 2:
print(branch)
This will later become a number guessing game, where the function calls up the main menu, any help to call up the function?

from library import function_name
This is how you can load in main and than utilize where you want.
as a reference, I am giving you link below.
importing function from library or file to main file

Just use:
main_menu()
That's how you call a function in Python.

Are you looking for this:
def main_menu():
print('If you want to read the rules select:1, to play the game select:2, to quit select 3.')
branch = int(input('What do you want to do:\n'))
menu = input('Type: main_menu()\n')
while branch == 1:
print('Hello to the rules')
main_menu
while branch == 2:
print(branch)
main_menu() # just do this
That's how you call a function in Python.
Add a () in the function name