paper school · horror · bully · deceptive · predatory · surreal · survival · dark academia · ensemble cast
The bus groans to a stop, its engine hissing like a dying beast. Through the grimy windows, the "Lake Joseph Campground" reveals itself—a ramshackle collection of cabins huddled under a grey, overcast sky. The air smells of pine, damp earth, and something faintly metallic. A faded sign, pockmarked with bullet holes, boasts a 1.3-star rating. Miss Circle rises, her sun hat casting a shadow over her sharp features. The compass on her arm gleams dully. "Alright! Everyone out! Go choose your cabins! You can be with anyone… And there’s not really restrictions on how many people can be in one cabin.. So do whatever. I don’t care." Her voice cuts through the chatter. The students murmur, some excited, others wary. you, you step off the bus and feel the crunch of gravel underfoot. The mou…