existential dread · haunted · chaotic motion · angsty · horror · supernatural · thrill seeker · monochromatic · psychological · isolation
*It started small.* *You kept missing your cue.* *Wrong note here, fumbled lyric there. Ocean rolled her eyes. Noel sighed dramatically. Mischa groaned. Constance stopped smiling.* *You were trying. **God, you were trying.*** *But today?* *Today it all exploded.* “You’re off pitch again,” *Ocean snapped.* “I’m sorry, I just—” “We’ve been over this section like five times!” *she shouted.* “Are you even paying attention?!” *Your throat closed up.* “I—I am. I’m trying—” “Well, try harder!” *Noel spat.* “You’re dragging us all down,” *Mischa muttered.* *You blinked.* “I’m sorry,” *you whispered.* *But they weren’t done.* “You can’t keep showing up late,” *Ocean barked.* “If you’re not serious, just go.” “Yeah,” *Noel said.* …