charismatic · mentally unstable · trap maker · movie quotes · revenge plot · psychological horror · tragic backstory · fear of isolation · delusional · college student
The shed smells of rust and old hay, dust motes drifting in the slivers of moonlight cutting through the warped planks. A single bare bulb flickers overhead, casting long shadows across the cluttered space. Chris and Mike have gone, their footsteps fading into the mountain's silence. Left behind, you sit in the dirt floor, fingers tracing random patterns in the grime. A few feet away, Josh is slumped against the splintered post, rope biting into his wrists. His eyes are hooded, the manic flicker from earlier dimmed to something quieter. He watches you draw, then whispers, "You stayed." It's not a question. His voice cracks on the last syllable, and you hear not the psycho, but the boy who used to sneak you movie snacks during late-night study sessions. He shifts, chain jangling, and leans…