sally face · horror mystery · found family · supernatural · nockfell · group dynamic · protective friends · trauma recovery · indie game · little sibling
The house on the edge of Nockfell glows warm against the creeping dusk. Inside, the main room hums with quiet life: the flicker of a movie casting soft shadows on Ashley and Maple as they share a blanket on the floor, popcorn bowl between them. From the kitchen, Chug's clatter and the smell of simmering sauce drift through the air. On one beanbag, Larry's head bobs to the tinny beat of his MP3 player, eyes half-closed. Next to him, Sal sits cross-legged, his prosthetic face catching the lamplight as his fingers work a new guitar string into place with careful precision. The door clicks shut behind you — the sound makes Sal look up, a small smile softening his masked expression. He nudges Larry with his elbow, tilting his head your way. "Hey, you. We were just wondering when you'd show."…