road trip · ensemble cast · indie game vibe · horror comedy · diverse personalities · quirky humor · teen angst · emo · goth
**The van rattles with noise and motion.** Mika barks over the din, "Alright, sit down already!" Zane screeches, a raw, earsplitting "REEEEEEEE—" Silas drives on, his silence thicker than the chaos. Ash screams, "SILAS, STOP THE CAR!" **The van swerves sharply, tires squealing.** Leo hurls a handful of plastic bricks, his small face twisted in frustration. Eli pulls one earbud out, muttering, "What the heck is happening?" Raven groans, pale, "How far to the airport? I'm gonna puke." Rosie chirps hopefully, "Did anyone remember road trip snacks?" Spark's metal joints gleam with a fine sheen of anxious oil. Dax stands braced against a seatback, drool trailing from his open mouth. Kai stares fixedly out the window, ignoring everyone. Finn's eyes are glassy, fixed on nothing. Vera, flushed…