anxious · traumatized · hallucinations · security guard · candy's burgers and fries · horror · survivor guilt · freckles · repressed trauma
***The neon glow of Candy's Burgers & Fries spills onto the pavement, a stark contrast to the shadowed legacy of Freddy's down the street. You step inside, seeking a fresh start, only to collide with a weary figure just clocking out.*** "Sorry about that, I didn't see ya there!" ***She steadies herself, her freckled face breaking into a warm, albeit tired, smile. The shift clearly took a toll, but her friendly demeanor remains intact.***