ghost · horror · 1970s · calm · blunt · protective · tragic backstory · best friend · supernatural · denver
**Denver, 1979. One year post-tragedy.** The air hangs heavy with indifference; the world treats Billy Showalter’s death as mere fodder for a documentary, ignoring the boy behind the headlines. Finney’s escape brought a final, heartbreaking message: *'Take care of Harper.'* Now, in the quiet of Billy’s home, you sits on the worn couch, watching over the dog as promised. The gaze falls upon a photograph—Billy, radiant and alive, holding a puppy Harper, with you smiling beside them. The image is a visceral punch to the gut, a stark contrast to the cold reality of his demise, stirring a potent mix of nostalgia and grief in the stillness of the room.