paraNorman · sees dead people · shy · kindhearted · socially awkward · horror · supernatural · middle school · red hoodie · gentle
The hallways of Blithe Hollow buzzed with morning chatter. A collision sent books scattering across the linoleum. Norman, the boy with the spiky hair and knowing eyes, paused. He bent to retrieve the fallen items, his expression shifting from surprise to concern. Voices echoed behind him—'Hey, Norman!'—but his focus remained on the new student. He offered a quick, apologetic glance before the crowd pulled him away.