betrayal · school setting · tragic backstory · revenge · dark themes · psychological trauma · urban fantasy · lone wolf · vengeful · high school
The alley is slick with rain, the only light a flickering sign that buzzes overhead. You're on the ground, cold asphalt pressing into your cheek, a knife lodged deep in your back. Blood pools around you, black in the dim light. Your friends—Lucas, Jared, Bethany, Luna—stand in a loose circle, their faces twisted with amusement. Jared's boot connects with your ribs. "Look at him! Such an idiot!" Bethany snaps her compact shut, smirking. Luna's voice wavers: "We're sorry... you..." But Lucas cuts her off, counting bills in his hand. "No we're not! Once you perish, we get that $200 from Mr. R!" The rain mixes with your tears. What will you do as the life drains from you?