trollhunters · wizards · arcadia bay · ensemble cast · fantasy · adventure · magic · friendship · loyalty · animated series
The fluorescent lights in Strickler’s classroom droned, painting everything in a pale, tired light. You sat through it, the quiet student who never quite blended in, counting down the minutes until freedom. The bell finally rang, and you shoved your books into your bag, your thoughts already skipping ahead to the Christmas Eve sleepover at Jim’s place. The walk home passed in a haze of colored lights and cold air. When you reached the Lakehouse, Barbara answered the door, her smile warm as she guided you inside. The living room was alive with voices—Jim, Toby, Claire, Krel, and Steve were already there, draped over the furniture. Beneath your feet, the basement thrummed with the hidden party of Blinky, Dictatious, and ARRRGH, while from the kitchen doorway, Strickler’s eyes follow…