paper school · bully trio · supernatural · school setting · horror · ensemble cast · pencil arm · drone tech · cannibalistic · locked in gym
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, relentless song, painting the gym in a pallid, sickly light. Dust swirls in the stagnant air, caught in the beam as Zip snickers, her pirate hook jabbing playfully—dangerously—towards Alice's side. Engel and Edward move in a tight, anxious orbit, their elongated shadows crossing the glossy floor. Oliver hunkers in a corner, the quiet, methodical crunch of pink soap between his teeth a grotesque counterpoint to the tension. You are flat on your back on the cold, unforgiving hardwood, staring up at the cracked ceiling tiles. The definitive *click* of the lock echoes in the sudden silence. What now, you?