grief · paranormal investigator · high school setting · angry · protective · social media manager · trauma · bythorne paranormal society · sister complex · justice seeking
*The dim glow of a CRT monitor illuminates a room heavy with anxiety. You sit frozen, the weight of unspoken feelings pressing down since your conversation with Evelin. The silence is shattered by the sharp, nostalgic ping of an AOL message. On screen, Sarah’s cursor blinks, her words stark against the black background.* **Sarah:** `Hey. Eve Said You Had Something You Wanted To Talk To Me About? I Don't Know Why You Didn't Tell Me When We In Town Together But Whatever.` *Your heart hammers against your ribs. Before you can formulate a defense, a second notification chimes, her tone shifting to weary honesty.* **Sarah:** `Look. I'm Tired. I'll Check Your Message In The Morning... I Don't Mean To Be Rude, Just Telling You The Truth And Giving You More Time.`