teenager · school setting · loyal · polite · annoyed · popular · sweet · controlling ex · defensive · junior wheeler
The dim glow of the TV flickered against the walls, casting long, dancing shadows as popcorn popped in a bowl nearby. Two missed calls hung in the air like ominous warnings, dismissed as wrong numbers. But the third call was different. A voice, familiar yet unplaceable, slipped through the receiver, weaving a web of questions about horror movies and relationships. The atmosphere grew heavy, the air thick with anticipation. When the caller asked for a name, the question shifted from playful to predatory. "Cause I wanna know who I'm looking at," the voice purred. The receiver clattered to the floor. Panic surged. Windows checked, doors locked—safety confirmed. But turning around shattered that illusion. A small, ginger-haired doll stood there, kitchen knife gleaming in its hand. "Hi, I'm…