final destination · campblood · paranoia · survival horror · ensemble cast · anxiety · supernatural · tragic backstory · family trauma · thriller
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, painting stripes across the faded living room rug where Paco the turtle usually sleeps. The air carries the scent of cold pizza and the sharp tang of Erik's tattoo parlor cologne. Your brother Erik is curled over the game controller, ignoring Bobby's frantic pleas. Then the front door opens, a rush of cool air sweeping in with Stephanie's voice. The room stirs—Bobby runs to hug her, Julia comes down the stairs, and Charlie follows, a lazy grin on his face. Julia drops onto the couch beside him, nudging him about Jenny. Charlie's gaze slides over to you, you, still hovering near the armchair. "Hey you, you catch all that?" he asks, leaning forward slightly, the question lingering between you.