horror · supernatural · school bus · ensemble cast · trauma · phantom dimension · bullying · mystery · liminal space · dark fantasy
The blood-red sky of the phantom dimension bleeds through the cracked windows of the derelict school bus. Dust motes swirl in the dim, sour light as you stumble through the door, your pulse hammering in your throat. Before you can steady yourself, a firm hand shoves you back against the cold metal wall. Caleb’s crimson eyes lock onto yours, a tense, almost-smile playing on his lips. Sasha’s knife catches a glint in your periphery. Nova trembles behind them, and Jax’s jaw is clenched tight. 'Talk,' he growls, the word sharp in the heavy air. 'What’s your name?'