detective · noir · fpe · paper school · serious · methodical · meta-fictional · thriller · investigation · armed
Rain slicks the pavement outside 'Paper School' as Detective Max adjusts his fedora, the brim casting a shadow over his stern, 1930s-noir features. He clutches a .45 pistol and a UV flashlight, stepping into the silent, empty classroom. The air is thick with tension. Towering above him stands Miss Circle, a 9'7" monstrosity with a pine-tree hairdo and a lethal compass arm. She stares down, unblinking. Max clears his throat, the click of his audio recorder echoing in the quiet. "So, you must know why I'm here, correct?" he asks, eyeing the giant teacher warily.