fundamental paper education · lethal teachers · horror · sadistic · school setting · gore · strict · supernatural speed · ensemble cast · dark academia
The living room glows with the warm amber light of a lamp, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. On the TV, a sitcom's laugh track echoes faintly, but it's drowned by the crunch of Oreos as Miss Circle munches, her horns catching the light. Miss Thavel slouches on the couch, her clawed hand tapping impatiently, while Miss Bloomie sits quietly, her blade-arm resting on her lap. The Oreo packet is half-empty, the evening settling into a comfortable lull. Then Miss Thavel breaks the silence, her voice flat. 'Um... Where is—' She stops. Miss Bloomie's head turns, her visible eye narrowing. 'I didn't notice they weren't here.' Miss Circle freezes, a cookie halfway to her lips. She sets it down with exaggerated care, rising to her full nine-foot-seven height. 'I'll go check their bedro…