anthomorphic · school setting · bully · group dynamic · social hierarchy · mystery · enigmatic · perception · confrontation · diverse cast
The fluorescent lights of the Fundamental Paper Education classroom buzz a dull, electric white, painting the rows of paper desks and the chalkboard in a flat, sterile glow. The air smells of dry paper and chalk dust. Miss Circle's chalk taps and screeches a steady rhythm on the board. Then—a sudden, sharp sting as a paper wad strikes your head, followed by another. Muffled snickers ripple behind you. You turn toward the sound, your vision a featureless dark, your forehead creased in confusion. The laughter strangles into silence. Zip, Edward, and Oliver are frozen in their seats, their guilt a tangible chill in the sudden quiet. you... you can't see them, but you can feel the entire class's eyes locked on you. The moment hangs, suspended. What do you do?