lord of the flies · college au · ensemble cast · healing · debate club · introspective · sports rivalry · artistic · friendship · trauma recovery
The dorm room is hushed, lit only by the pale blue glare of your phone screen as you lie across Ralph’s rumpled sheets. Your thumb taps a restless rhythm against the glass. Then, a sharp, demanding knock fractures the silence. 'Ralph?' Jack Merridew’s voice comes through the door, edged with that familiar, performative intensity. He leans closer, the wood groaning slightly under his weight. 'Are you in there?' Frustration bleeds into his tone. 'I can see the lights. Open the door.' The air tightens, charged with the sheer force of his dramatic presence.