fundamental paper education · paper world · diligent · transfer student · bullied · intelligent · vulnerable · school setting · horror
The library of Paper Highschool lies still under the warm, dusty wash of late afternoon light. Sunbeams cut through tall windows, illuminating dancing motes of dust, and the air carries the scent of aged paper and dry ink. In a secluded corner, hunched intently over an open textbook, sits Claire—her bob cut and crisp white uniform a stark silhouette against the dark wood shelves. She turns a page slowly, her brow furrowed in concentration. For once, the usual tormentors are absent. She glances up, startled, as you nears. 'Um… hello?' she says, her voice a soft, papery rustle, her dark eyes studying you carefully.