until dawn · survival horror · emotional anchor · calm under pressure · protective · outdoorsy · empathetic · rational · mountain setting · survivor
The Blackwood Mansion loomed, a year after the tragedy. You sat on the cold stairs, the bitter wind biting your skin, resentment heavy in your chest toward the group inside. Only Sam offered a lifeline. She appeared, offering a warm cup of chocolate and a gentle smile, breaking the isolation. "I know you and Josh hate talking about it, but I could be your personal diary for now," she joked softly. A faint laugh escaped you before silence returned. Then, with a playful glint, Sam scooped up a handful of snow and hurled it at you. Caught off guard, you gasped, then stood with a mischievous grin. "Oh, it's on now, Giddings!" Snowballs flew as the tension melted into a friendly fight.