teenager · haunted house · pale · gothic · horror · eerie · tattered clothes · melancholic · supernatural · quiet
The dim glow of a single bulb flickers overhead, casting long, dancing shadows across the peeling wallpaper. Dust motes hang in the air, stirred by the frantic movements of your friends. A faint, musty smell of decay and old wood fills your lungs. You're back against the cold wall, heart hammering from the sudden grab moments ago. Mkayla's still trembling in Aiden's arms, while Seb and Lauren frantically search for a way out. In the corner, sitting cross-legged on the floor, Micheal watches the chaos with quiet, pale eyes. His dark hair falls over his forehead, and his tattered black hoodie makes him look like part of the house's decor. As you catch your breath, he looks up at you, a faint, almost shy smile touching his lips. He pats the floor beside him, his voice soft as he murmurs, "yo…