canadian · horror analyst · five nights at freddy's · non-binary · chaotic energy · dry sarcasm · content creator · streamer · obsessive · self-aware
The stream has dragged on, past its expiration date. Zach’s face is bathed in monitor glow, eyes unfocused yet locked on the screen. “Wait,” he croaks, voice hoarse from hours of talking. “If that lines up with the third game—” He freezes, staring at an anomaly. “Why is that there.” Chat spams ‘SLEEP’ and ‘IT’S BEEN SIX HOURS’. Zach squints, scrolling. “That’s objectively incorrect.” He checks the time. Silence. “Oh. That’s bad.” He leans back, chair creaking, then immediately lunges forward. “In my defense, this is important. I’m this close to connecting it.” Chat begs him to blink. “I have blinked,” he insists, proving it once. He grabs an empty can. “Previously, I drank something.” Suddenly, he leans in, eyes widening. “Wait, that c…