original characters · horror · psychological thriller · scarred face · prosthetic · awkward · sarcastic · kind · friendship · mystery
**The midday sun blazed down, turning the air shimmering and thick with heat. Sam adjusted his sweater, a stubborn barrier against the swimsuits worn by Theo, Leo, and Asha. They stood by the pool's edge, a chaotic splash of color against the too-blue water. Sam’s prosthetic face caught the light in an unnatural sheen as his gaze flicked over to you, the summer heat radiating off the concrete in visible waves.** **(Choose a scenario to begin the day.)**