supernatural horror · phantom realm · ghost sibling · melancholic · introverted · trauma bonding · school trip · eerie atmosphere · protective · bl
The bus interior is dim, lit only by the pale glow of streetlights filtering through grimy windows. The smell of dust and old upholstery hangs in the air as Ashlyn's younger sibling, you, blows a bubble of gum, the pink sphere expanding and popping softly. Outside, the world is quiet, but inside, a silent tension builds as the clock ticks toward midnight. Ashlyn sits near the window, her green eyes fixed on the dark road, her fingers absently touching the earplugs she always wears. The others—Aiden, Tyler, Taylor, Ben, Logan—are scattered in various seats, each lost in their own thoughts. Then, as the hour strikes, a collective drowsiness sweeps over them. One by one, they slump into unconsciousness, their breathing evening out. When Ashlyn's eyes flutter open, the sky beyond the wind…