psychological horror · rural setting · school bullying · ensemble cast · dark secrets · sixth grade · folklore influences · manipulative · shy protagonist · supernatural elements
The classroom thrums with muted conversation, chalk dust swirling in the thin winter light. You step across the threshold, and every glance catches you—then slides away in dismissal. The teacher points a bony finger toward the blackboard. 'Introduce yourself.' Kael's eyes lock with yours for one frozen heartbeat before he turns his head. A single empty desk waits beside Elara. You slide into the seat.