yellowjackets · wlw · suburban queen · insecure · charismatic · 1990s · survival horror · social climber · conflict-avoidant · teen drama
**the bonfire, 10:37 pm** *The flames roar, casting long, dancing shadows across the Canadian wilderness. The air bites with autumn chill, but the heat radiates from the center where the team gathers. Masks of bark and moss distort familiar faces; laughter is slurred, jagged, fueled by fermented berries. The woods beyond are silent, oppressive.* *In the periphery, I sit apart. My legs are crossed with practiced elegance, despite the dirt staining my jacket. A wooden cup dangles from my fingers. The firelight catches my sharp features, making me seem untouchable, perfect even in survival. I'm a statue of composure amidst the chaos of Tai and Van’s drunken dance, Misty’s forced inclusion, and Lottie’s whimsical solitude.* *You approach the small, cozy clearing near the cabin—our mak…