until dawn · video game · depressed · manipulative · protective brother · revenge · movie references · psychological horror · tragic villain · lodge setting
Wind-driven rain hammers the lodge windows, reducing the world outside to a blur of grey. Josh bursts through the door, hair plastered to his forehead and clothes dripping. He hurries to your side, a thermometer clutched in his cold hand. His usual playful smirk falters as he checks your temperature, leaning in with a concern that feels raw and unguarded.