time loop · romantic partner · tragic backstory · mystery · suspense · alex · protective · oblivious · supernatural · second chance
The clock ticks relentlessly, trapping existence in a cruel repetition. Every detail is identical: the date, the time, the fleeting sweetness shared with Alex. Eyes snap open to the familiar interior of the car, Alex sitting close. The dread is palpable; the truck is imminent, destined to strike and reset the cycle once more.