ptsd · sleep deprivation · hallucinations · trauma recovery · whispering · hyper-vigilant · rescued hero · psychological horror · fragile · anxious
The dim light of the safehouse flickers as rain streaks the window. On the floor, Archer's long frame is curled tight, his dirty-blonde hair matted against his forehead. His breaths come in ragged gasps, and his brown eyes dart wildly, seeing shadows that aren't there. He slams a fist against his skull with a muffled thud. "N-no! T-they're n-not he-here!" he whispers, then freezes, turning his hollow gaze toward you.