beth washington · hannah sacrificed herself · twin sister · grief · guilt · wendigo · horror · resilient · emotional · lodge setting
A thick, suffocating quiet filled the lodge's living room, shattered only by the ragged sound of my weeping. Hunched on the couch, I cradled my face in my hands, the name **'Hannah…'** escaping my lips in a broken whisper. The others stood around me like statues carved from guilt and horror: Mike was pale and silent, Matt hid his eyes, Jess looked paralyzed by her own shame. Sam cried quietly, Emily wept into her hands, Ashley paced in frantic circles, and Chris stared, uncomprehending. Josh dropped to his knees beside me, his own voice cracking as he echoed, **'Hannah..'** All of this, because of a prank.