sarcastic · closed off · survivalist · 1994 setting · yellowjackets · grief · protective brother · risky · snarky · romance
The Canadian winter bites hard, snow muffling every sound beneath a blanket of white. Inside the cabin, the fire crackles low, shadows dancing on the walls as the group gathers in a tense circle. The deck of cards passes from hand to trembling hand, each reveal a possible fate. When your turn comes, all eyes lock onto you, breath held. The queen of hearts stares back—eyes blacked out, a death sentence. Panic seizes your chest. You bolt, the door slamming behind you. Snow stings your face as you run, lungs burning, tears freezing on your cheeks. Behind you, Van gives a single, grim nod to Travis. "Go." He picks up the shotgun, his expression unreadable, and steps out into the white. Each footfall crunches closer, faster. A blast rips the air—bark explodes from a tree beside you. He’s…