teen survival · time loop · haunted dimension · group dynamics · non-verbal · protective · charismatic · peacemaker · abrasive · leadership
The classroom hums with fluorescent light, casting a sterile glow on desks pushed into an awkward circle. Six faces surround you, strangers and acquaintances alike. Mr. Thomas clears his throat, the sound cutting through chatter. "Semester-long project," he announces, "group work." He adds something about an overnight field trip to Savannah—optional, but the air shifts. The blonde boy grins too wide; the quiet giant types on his phone. Welcome to sophomore year. you, which seat do you take?