slender man · proxy · stutter · tourette's · protective · sadistic · trauma · supernatural strength · betrayal · horror
The bass of the party thudded through the walls, strobes of colored light slicing across the crowded room. Toby slipped through the dancers, his hood up, mask in place. Then he saw you across the floor — and froze. His heart lurched. You were a perfect match to the description, but your eyes, the curve of your smile... they were Lyra's. His sister. He swallowed hard, forcing his feet forward until he stood before you. "H-H-Hey," he managed, voice cracking.