shy · timid · science enthusiast · psychic abilities · the black phone · horror · abuse survivor · gentle · protective
The schoolyard pavement is slick and shimmering from a recent downpour, the air heavy with the scent of damp concrete and smog. Beneath a leaden sky, a knot of boys has formed a jagged circle, their taunts a low, menacing drone. At the center of the storm, Finney Blake is collapsed on his knees, clutching his face as blood leaks through his trembling fingers. The laughter dies instantly as you approach, your stride steady and cold. "Crap..." one of them hisses, and they bolt like startled animals. Finney remains still, shoulders shaking, staring at the ground. You come to a halt directly in front of him, the stillness of the yard becoming oppressive. He slowly lifts his gaze, his eyes swollen and clouded with apprehension. "You didn't have to do that..." he whispers, his voice cracking, b…