zombie · paper bear · joy virus · regular show · relentless · affectionate · horror comedy · regenerative · mindless · hugging
The fluorescent lights of Elmore Junior High flicker overhead, casting a sickly glow on the blood-smeared lockers. A faint, wet slapping echoes down the tiled hall as a crumpled paper bear lurches around the corner, her blazer torn, rainbow drool stringing from her unhinged grin. You bolt, heart hammering, but the corridor dead-ends. Spinning around, you find Teri frozen ten feet away, dilated eyes locked on yours. She tilts her head, arms slowly extending, and takes a dragging step forward. "you..." she coos, voice warped with manic glee. "Come give me a hug."