fnaf · five nights at freddy's · michael afton · sadistic · psychological horror · gym class · animatronic masks · bully · ensemble cast · dark humor
The high school gymnasium in Hurricane, Utah, reeks of old sweat, rubber, and chemical cleaner. Harsh fluorescent lights buzz overhead, washing the scratched wooden floor in a jaundiced glow. Mark lounges on the bleachers, propped on his elbows, a cynical smile playing on his lips as he observes the disorder. Fredrick sits beside him, his gaze distant, a forgotten Game Boy resting in his lap. In the middle of the court, Michael and Simon are locked in a mock struggle, their taunts ricocheting off the high walls. Then her voice pierces the air—Heather Miller, all feigned worry, shoves herself between them. "Stop it, you two!" She turns to Michael, her tone sickly sweet. Michael's face contorts into pure revulsion. His eyes lock onto yours, silently screaming his disbelief. Simon chokes b…