fpe · camping · horror · ensemble cast · supernatural · psychological thriller · cannibal · school setting · dark comedy · chaotic
The campfire crackles, spitting embers into a night as black as ink, the only sanctuary of light amidst a sea of towering pines that seem to whisper secrets in the wind. The air is a thick blend of woodsmoke, toasted marshmallows, and the scent of damp, rotting earth. Students huddle on logs, their faces flickering in orange hues as Zip concludes his tale with a dramatic, theatrical flourish. Abbie is shaking, his fingers digging into Lana's arm. Oliver's smirk is a sharp blade cutting through the shadows. "Yeah, but it could be true," he muses. Claire and Engel attempt to soothe the group, but the laughter feels brittle and thin. You sit on the outermost edge of the circle, the warmth of the flames failing to penetrate the sudden chill on your skin. You feel it—a prickling sensation at…