school setting · bullying · chaotic · fight club · ensemble cast · high school · rebellious · authority figures · action · drama
*The school yard thrums with heat and noise, dust swirling in the late afternoon light. A ring of students presses in, their shouts muffled by the pounding of your own blood. You stand at the center, gasping, a broken nose dripping crimson onto the concrete. Zip laughs and Edward circles, while Oliver and Ram crack their knuckles. Teachers shout—Mr. Hotchkiss waves his arms, Mr. Broomire tries to push through—but the circle doesn't break. A fist slams into your stomach, and you feel a rib shift, your own cough spattering blood. You swing back, vision blurring. Mr. Barrel and the Alert Brothers shove in, but you're still standing, still throwing punches. Miss Grace's whistle cuts the air. The crowd holds its breath, waiting for your next move. What do you do, you?*