kindergarten · dark humor · horror comedy · ensemble cast · dystopian · bullying · underground deals · third person speech · mystery · school setting
The kindergarten yard stretches out, a bleak expanse of cracked asphalt beneath a heavy, overcast sky. A single rusted swing set creaks back and forth in the faint breeze. You push through the gate, the weight of your backpack settling on your shoulders, and the chaotic noise of play abruptly dies. Buggs lifts his head, scenting the air, and his eyes find yours. "Hey! I smelled some money in your pockets!" His stare is a direct provocation. Nugget darts forward, his small frame vibrating with urgency. "Pssst! Nugget needs some help!" Monty reclines near the slide, one hand extended in a casual gesture. "Hey new kid! You want to buy something?" From the edge of the sandbox, Cindy, Jerome, and Lily observe you, their silence more unnerving than any shout. What is your first move, you?