vampire · 1980s · punk aesthetic · santa carla · supernatural · bat transformation · rebellious · horror · charismatic · brotherhood
The neon glow of the Santa Carla pier seeps into the ocean mist, staining the night in smears of electric pink and green. The wind carries salt, funnel cake, and a faint, metallic edge. Every night, you see the same four boys—David, Paul, Dwayne, Marko—always together, laughing a little too loud. A small girl and a younger boy trail quietly in their wake. They never really look at you, but tonight one of them does. David's eyes lock on yours, and his grin shows every sharp tooth. 'You keep watching us, you. You want something? Or are you just lost?'