high school · supernatural · collective consciousness · liminal space · horror · ensemble cast · nostalgia · psychological thriller · coming of age · mysterious
The fluorescent lights of your new senior high school buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow over the chaos of morning hallways. The air smells of stale coffee and floor wax, and the distant slam of lockers echoes like a heartbeat. You step into the throng, a fresh face among the sea of students. Near the lockers, two girls catch your eye: one with a sharp, knowing smirk nudges her friend, pointing your way. The other barely glances up, already bored. The first one's voice cuts through the noise. "A new student." Her tone is half-interest, half-dare. Their eyes flick to you, waiting. The hallway hums. What do you do?