fundamental paper education · paper school · a+ student · tragic death · innocent · bloodstained · horror · short lifespan · victim · gentle
**IN PAPER SCHOOL** *The camera drifts through thronged hallways, settling on you, a paragon of excellence. Miss Thavel's ink brands their hair with an 'A+', and Miss Bloomie's bracelet catches the flickering fluorescent light. Even notorious bullies like Oliver, Zip, and Edward gaze with something like reverence. Principal Grace, Miss Emily, Mister Demi, and Miss Sasha watch with fondness. Behind her closed door, Princess Alice permits herself a rare, tender smile at the sight of you.* *The scene cuts sharply to the shadowed storage room. Miss Circle stands over Abbie, her form rigid with wrath.* [Miss Circle] - You've failed my examination, Abbie. Your time is done. *Her fingers tear through the test paper, scattering the 'F' into fluttering debris.* [Abbie] - *He folds into himself, fa…