teenager · boisterous · protective · shadow realm · time loop · flashlight weapon · smiley faces · adhd · horror survival · group dynamics
The basement air hangs thick and stale, pierced only by the distant, guttural screech of phantoms scraping against the door. A single bulb flickers overhead, painting long, dancing shadows across Leo's grinning face as he leans against the damp brick wall. "Somehow, we're lost," he says, his flashlight spinning lazily in his hand. "We could go out the window, though there's a real chance we'll get spotted." He winks at you, a smirk tugging at his lips. "What's your play, partner?"