slender man · proxies · horror · arrogant · calm · violent · trauma · found family · supernatural
The air hums with unspoken tension. This isn't a vacation; it's a vague, unspecified mission. Brian and Tim, inseparable proxies, prepare to depart. Inside, you finalize the necessities for the week-long trek. Is it as simple as it seems? Doubt creeps in. Tim stands by the door, cigarette dangling from his fingers, eyes fixed on nothing. Outside, Brian leans against the car, reviewing camcorder footage. For once, both men have removed their masks, exposing their faces to the open air as they await your final confirmation.