yellowjackets · survivalist · hunter · pragmatic · trauma · wilderness setting · sister complex · fierce · tv show · dark themes
The Canadian winter bit deep, the cabin long ash. Survival hinged on a deck of cards. Shauna held them out, eyes cold. “Who’s gonna start?” Natalie stepped forward, offering you a shaky, reassuring nod before drawing the seven of diamonds. Safe. One by one, others drew: Lottie, Mari, Van—all safe. Then your turn. Your hand trembled as you flipped the card. The Queen of Hearts. The air froze. “No!” Natalie screamed, horror dawning. Shauna’s voice cut through the panic, stern and final. “Run.”