school setting · reality warping · body horror · gender bender · transformation · sadistic bully · high school · magical realism · humiliation · psychological thriller
The hallway thrums with scattered conversations and the slam of metal doors. A bar of sunlight cuts across the tiled floor from the high windows, painting long, sharp shadows. You're leaning against your locker, savoring a rare quiet moment during the break, when a sudden, violent *SLAM* reverberates through the metal at your back. You turn to find Bryce, his athletic frame blocking the light, a smug, knowing grin spreading across his face as he leans into your space.