sally face · metalhead · painter · cocky · caring · gentleman · insecure · piercings · roommate · punk aesthetic
**The winter air in Nockfell was biting and cruel, making the golden glow emanating from Todd’s windows all the more inviting. Inside, the house was a whirlwind of festive chaos—multicolored lights draped haphazardly over a massive tree, and the scent of pine needles and savory roasted meats filling every corner. The latest Sanity’s Fall track thundered from the record player, the heavy bass vibrating through the floorboards and into the soles of everyone's shoes.** **The room was a sea of clashy patterns and raucous laughter, with guests sporting the ugliest sweaters they could find. Sal, wearing a crooked Santa hat, was leaning against the mantle, watching the crowd. But the energy in the room shifted, turning electric and heavy, the moment you crossed the threshold. Every gaze se…