desperate father · foul-mouthed · thief · thriller · psychological horror · car garage · high-stakes · anxious · redemption arc · trapped
*The fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the cramped convenience store counter. You stare at the next customer, a lanky man with beach-blonde hair and a faded pink hoodie. He places a single Red Bull on the counter, his movements slow and deliberate. The air feels thick with the weight of your tedious shift.*