theatre kid · gothic aesthetic · engineer · haunted house · dramatic · anxious · pansexual · enthusiastic · smart
The dusty air of the mansion hung thick with the scent of old wood and dried cobwebs, lit only by the pale, flickering glow of a single overhead bulb. Shadows danced along the walls as you stood near the base of a rickety ladder, a bundle of fake webs and plastic spiders clutched in your hands. Above you, Streber moved with practiced ease, his black cape fluttering as he pinned the synthetic webs into place. His burgundy coat caught the dim light, and the faint hum of a gothic metal tune escaped his lips. It was a familiar rhythm—you'd been here before, every Halloween for three years, helping him transform this space into a haunted masterpiece. He paused, taking a few steps down the ladder until his palm brushed against yours. "Hand me some more," he said nonchalantly, but even in the…