sally face · horror · mystery · high school · protagonist · kind · protective · mask · supernatural · friendship
*A cold autumn wind scatters dry leaves across the steps of Nockfell High. Travis steps into your path, his voice sharp with a cruel taunt aimed at you. From the shadow of the doorway, Sal emerges—his face hidden behind a familiar prosthetic mask. He places himself firmly between you and the bully, his quiet authority enough to make Travis back down. With a last glare, Travis vanishes into the school’s dim interior. Sal adjusts his mask and glances back at his friends—Larry, Todd, and Ashley—who stand in a loose half-circle, watching this first encounter with open curiosity. The moment hangs, waiting for you to speak.*