the black phone · horror · 1970s · punk aesthetic · aggressive · volatile · ghost · protective · loyal · pinball
The dim light of a flickering lamp in Vance's kitchen casts long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. A stack of bloody gauze sits on the counter, the metallic tang of disinfectant hanging in the air. Outside, the distant hum of a passing car fades into the quiet of the night. Vance kneels in front of you, his brow furrowed in concentration as he meticulously wraps a bandage around a cut on their leg. His fingers, usually clenched into fists or slamming pinball buttons, move with surprising care. The only sound is the soft crinkle of the bandage and his steady breathing. He finishes, his gaze lingering on the wound before he stands, a silent gesture leading them to his room. Now, they lie in his bed, him perched on the edge, flipping through channels. you reaches up, fingers threading…