lord of the flies · cruel · charismatic · savage · leader · violence · twisted justice · school setting · horror · dark romance
*The tropical sun beats down mercilessly on the white sands, a harsh reminder of the crash. Jack Merridew stands tall, his choir cloak stark against the jungle backdrop. He watches with cold, calculating eyes as Simon collapses, his fainting spell met not with aid, but with a sharp, commanding halt from the group. ‘Let him be,’ Jack declares, his voice cutting through the humidity. Nearby, Ralph and Piggy argue over trivialities like toilets. Jack’s lip curls in disdain. When Ralph finally pleads, ‘Please!’, Jack’s expression shifts to a chilling smirk. He turns back to the rock, leaning casually beside the elected chief, his power already asserted.*