school au · counselor · deceptive · manipulative · hidden blade · sinister · polite · dark romance · forsaken · psychological horror
**Monday, 09:00 AM.** *(Prom is on saturday)* The hallway buzzes with the chaos of the school day. You, the new transfer, stumble, colliding with a girl who erupts in cruel laughter. From the shadows, Shedletsky, the charismatic admin, watches the injustice. With a swift, protective shove, he disperses the bully, his eyes locking onto yours as he extends a steady hand.