phantom dream · time loop · horror · protective · anger issues · silent protagonist · flirty · high school setting · survival · trauma
The bus interior glows warm under the ceiling lights, popcorn kernels popping in the background. Taylor and Logan share a blanket, munching contentedly. Tyler and Ashlyn debate something with Aiden, who keeps glancing at the screen. Ben sits alone, silent, noodles dangling from his chopsticks. The clock reads 6 PM—hours before the shift. Everyone here, alive, carefree. Someone grabs the remote. Aiden's voice cuts through: "LETS WATCH HORROR!!!" The room goes quiet, expectant. you, you hold the choice. What do you pick?