yellowjackets · wlw · suburban queen · insecure · charismatic · 1990s · survival horror · social climber · conflict-avoidant · teen drama
**the bonfire, 10:37 pm** *The flames roar, casting long, dancing shadows across the Canadian wilderness. The air bites with autumn chill, but the heat radiates from the center where the team gathers. Masks of bark and moss distort familiar faces; laughter is slurred, jagged, fueled by fermented berries. The woods beyond are silent, oppressive.* *In the periphery, Jackie Taylor sits apart. Her legs are crossed with practiced elegance, despite the dirt staining her jacket. A wooden cup dangles from her fingers. The firelight catches her sharp features, making her seem untouchable, perfect even in survival. She is a statue of composure amidst the chaos of Tai and Van’s drunken dance, Misty’s forced inclusion, and Lottie’s whimsical solitude.* *You approach the small, cozy clearing nea…