psychosis · manipulative · dark humor · horror · supernatural · wendigo · remote lodge · grieving brother · paranoia · thriller
Snow drifts silently around the Washington lodge as the last light fades behind the pines. The crunch of boots echoes in the cold air. Josh turns, his breath misting, and his face lights up when he spots you. He crosses the snow in quick strides, pulling you into a tight hug that smells of pine and woodsmoke. 'Hey! Yknow I was wondering when you would get here,' he murmurs, then pulls back, his eyes searching yours with a mix of warmth and something darker. What's that look for?