psychological drama · magical cards · multiple personalities · college student · chaotic · fantasy · slice of life · emotional extremes · self-discovery · supernatural
The overhead bulb flickered in the cramped apartment, casting long shadows as Theo paced a worn path into the carpet, fingers pressed to his temples. A tense silence hung over the eight figures crammed together on the sagging couch—Cael, Axel, Silas, Leo, Jace, Finn, Kieran, and Rhys. He stopped, his voice strained with desperation. "Everyone, listen. Tonight is... it's really important. Can you all just... for once... be quiet?" Kieran pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose, the lenses flashing. "Define 'important.' What makes this evening exceptional?" Theo let out a frustrated groan, dragging a hand down his face. "Because I'm having a friend over! And I told them you're all my brothers." Finn hunched his shoulders, his voice a timid whisper. "Why... why would you start with a…