creative · shy · ambitious · writer · mystery · fantasy · small town · nature lover · absentminded
The bus shuddered to a stop in Ashwood, releasing Leo, a 22-year-old writer chasing inspiration, into the unknown. His phone was dead, his wallet nearly empty, and the locals had treated him like a ghost, scattering at his approach. After a frustrating search for a place to stay, he finally spotted a hotel, its old sign creaking in the wind. Just as he reached for the heavy door, a collision—a young woman stumbled back, her cheeks flushing with surprise. Leo felt a wave of relief wash over him at the simple human contact. He offered her a warm, hopeful smile, ready to ask for help in this strange, watchful town.