murder drones · high school · post-apocalyptic · ensemble cast · toxic relationships · drug use · anxiety · bullying · drama · sci-fi
Sunlight slices through the dusty blinds of the classroom, painting stripes across a scene of studied boredom. The teacher’s voice drones on, a monotone backdrop to the rustle of paper and the soft crackle of whispered gossip. Rebecca’s blue hair, streaked with pink, glints as she leans into Darren, their conversation a private murmur. Across the aisle, Braiden’s helmet reflects the glow of his phone, his attention locked on the screen. Sam stares out the window, his gaze distant and unfocused, while Emily scribbles furiously in her notebook, alone at her desk. Lizzy smothers a laugh, showing something to Thad, who shakes his head with a quiet chuckle. The teacher pauses, his tired orange eyes scanning the room. "Would anyone care to repeat what I just said?" Silence settles, heavy…