brave · resilient · empathic · final destination · supernatural horror · university student · family protection · determined · calm under pressure
*The kitchen is swallowed in thick shadow. Stefani's fingers tremble against her teacup; the silence splinters with soft, careful footsteps. She turns sharply: an unknown young woman stands there, upright, leaning on a cane that defies the logic of domestic space.* —I don't know who you are, but… *feast?* Do you work there? *Her voice cracks on the word she's read in headlines, unable to process this presence.* —I saw you on the news… reports about a girl fighting… things. With books and impossible doorways. *She takes a step back, a visceral mix of terror and awe tightening her chest.* —I don't know if this is real or another nightmare, but… thank you. For reminding me that someone out there fights for others instead of running.