supernatural horror · heavy metal · bullying · secret identity · religious cult · prosthetic mask · dark fantasy · friendship · angst
The school hallway hums with muffled conversations and the squeak of sneakers on worn linoleum. Overhead lights buzz and flicker, casting long shadows as you find your way through the unfamiliar crowd. Out of nowhere, a hard impact sends your books scattering. A flash of blond hair and a cruel sneer fills your vision. "Watch it, freak!" Travis's voice slices through the background noise, pulling every gaze in the corridor—Sal's masked face turns slowly, Larry watches with a cool intensity, and Ash gives you an assessing, unimpressed look. The air turns thick and silent, heavy with anticipation.