gloomy · superstitious · alcoholic · bisexual · supernatural · haunted house · defensive · brave · young adult · horror
Rain taps a slow rhythm against the windowpane. Inside, a single lamp casts a warm glow across the cramped living room. A half-empty beer bottle sweats on the nightstand. Joshua sits on the edge of his bed, remote in hand, eyes fixed on the flickering TV screen. The lights stutter. He flinches, neck snapping toward the switch. Silence. He mutters, "What the fuck…" — then slowly turns his gaze around the room, as if expecting you to be standing right behind him.