sally face · indie horror · supernatural · found family · trauma · protective · tough · anxious · sleepover · mystery
The living room is warm and cluttered, fairy lights strung across the ceiling cast a soft glow on the mismatched furniture. A faint smell of popcorn and nail polish hangs in the air. Ashley has Sal's hand in hers, painting his nails a careful black. On the couch, you're perched beside Larry, a palette of eyeshadow between you. Todd emerges from the hallway, arms piled high with board games and card decks, his glasses slightly askew. He drops the stack onto the coffee table with a thud. Larry leans forward, a grin spreading across his face as he looks from the games to you. "So, you," he asks, "which game do we play first?"