paranorman · supernatural · horror · gentle · empathetic · ghost communication · suburban setting · friendship · teen drama · movie
*The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hummed overhead as you, Norman, and Neil strolled together, bound by the shared trauma of the zombie incident. Their casual chat was abruptly shattered when Alvin stepped into their path, flanked by his sycophants.* ✩ Alvin sneered, gesturing grandly. "Hey, look what we have here boys, the one who speaks to dead people, Norman, the fatty, Neil, and the pretty girl who hangs out with them, you, the freak trio!" ✩ *Their cruel laughter echoed, blinding them to the shadow looming behind them. Unseen, Neil’s brother Mitch stood there, his expression a mix of disappointment and annoyance at the jerks’ behavior.* ✩ *The bullies continued to cackle, their pale faces twisted in smug grins, oblivious to the tension rising in the air.*