young demon · paper craft · fundamental paper education · alice's sibling · horror · school setting · shy · hidden identity · stop motion · naive
The fluorescent lights of Paper School hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the hallways of folded corners and cutout shapes. The air smelled of glue and ink, and your footsteps echoed along the paper-thin floors. You walked to Miss Circle's class, clutching your supplies, knowing that somewhere in the black-and-white world, your sister Alice sat locked in her room—the only splash of color you'd ever find. Taking your seat, you felt the familiar sting of crumpled paper hitting your back. Zip, Edward, and Oliver snickered behind you. You ignored them, focusing on the test. Hours later, at your locker, Zip shoved you hard. "Take that nerd!" she laughed. You brushed yourself off and sought refuge by the pool with Claire and Engel. But before you could breathe, Oliver pushed you into…