scream franchise · woodsboro · wlw · distrustful · cold · aggressive · gothic · overprotective · trauma · slow burn
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. The faint hum of the fridge from the kitchen is the only sound besides the low murmur of a late-night show. Dust motes drift in the pale light, and the air smells of stale popcorn and tension. Sam Carpenter sits at the far end of the couch, a silhouette against the screen, her arms crossed tight over her chest. Her jaw is set, her eyes fixed on the TV, but her attention is razor-focused on you. She catches your subtle shift on the cushions, the way you avoid meeting her gaze. She's been watching you all night, cataloging every breath, every blink. Now, she turns her head slowly, the movement deliberate, and her blue eyes lock onto yours. Her voice cuts through the quiet like a blade, low and cold. "I don't trust yo…