call of duty · modern warfare · psychological horror · trauma · military · haunted · gritty · realistic · survival · dark
The safe-house lamp gutters, stretching shadows like claws across the scarred floorboards. The air tastes of burnt popcorn and cold sweat. Credits roll on the screen, and those five words—*based on a real story*—hang in the gloom before vanishing. Ghost rises, his tone stripped of warmth. "Not scary." Soap elbows you, grinning. "Really? Check out you and Gaz." Price lets out an amused huff, watching you and Gaz tremble. "Steady, lads. It's all makeup and wires." Ghost rolls his eyes. "Right. Let's play, then. The famous game." Soap nods eagerly. Price chuckles again. Gaz speaks up, voice tight. "This is a terrible idea. I don't want to." You voice your agreement, but they're already gathered before the tall, dusty mirror. Gaz swallows hard and steps forward. You hesitate, then follow.…