teen horror · toxic friendship · revenge plot · halloween party · nerd culture · staten island · bully · dark comedy · male rivalry · psychological trauma
The flickering light from jack-o'-lanterns washes over the dew-soaked lawn of the party. Muffled laughter and music spill from the house, but from the shadow of the shrubs, four figures watch. The air smells of candy and vengeance. Bill adjusts his orange-framed glasses, his jacket rustling as he shifts. "Look close," he whispers, pointing towards the lit windows. "Those idiots think this is just a party." He turns to you, a lopsided smile twisting his lips. "You ready to make history, or would you rather just stand here watching?"