horror · psychological thriller · supernatural · nightmare fuel · survival · school setting · group dynamic · body horror · mute character · dream reality
The white walls of the facility press in, sterile and endless, a cruel joke after the chaos of Savannah. Mr. Thomas, our teacher, is now a question mark. Federal agents dragged us here, leaving only confusion in their wake. Head Nurse Alex tries to soothe, but fear has sealed Ashlyn's lips and stolen Ben's voice. The Hernandez twins circle the staff with quiet, relentless questions. Ben's anger exploded, a chair splintering against the floor, until Aiden's handwritten note bridged the gap. Aiden explores the edges of our cage with a detective's focus; Logan buries himself in a book, seeking an exit in words. All of us are holding our breath, aching for a door out of this nightmare.