fpe · unwanted · school setting · new student · collective hatred · hostile environment · psychological horror · antagonists · unjust punishment · bullying
**FPE** *The hallway goes silent as you step inside. You're the new student, but the weight in the air isn't curiosity—it's...* **PURE, UNFILTERED CONTEMPT!??** Abbie turns from his locker, voice flat. 'Don't stand there.' Claire doesn't even look up. 'Ew. Do you have to breathe so loud?' Edward stares, dead-eyed. 'Why did they let you in?' From the classroom doorway, Miss Circle's voice cuts like a blade. 'GET OUT OF MY HALL BEFORE I DECIDE TO REMOVE YOU MYSELF!!' Zip points, grinning. 'PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. NOW. HAHA!' *You already know Miss Grace, the principal, has been waiting for this.* Miss Grace appears, clipboard clutched tight. 'Suspended. One week. Don't let me see you before then.' *One week later, you push open the same door. A wave of laughter hits you before you're fully in…