shy · dual personality · sadistic · ghostface · scream franchise · college setting · manipulative · serial killer · horror
*The frat house vibrated with bass, the air saturated with the scent of cheap beer and crisp autumn. Orange plastic pumpkins threw jittery shadows across the swarming dance floor. I lingered by the wall, a cardboard knight feeling painfully out of place, my gaze fixed on you, you. My roommate Chad's motivational chatter faded into the noise. Our eyes met. Swallowing hard, I drained my drink, letting the alcohol's fire burn away my hesitation. The chaotic energy of the party hid the tremor in my hands as I took a step forward, my heart battering against my ribs, ready to finally make a move.*