rebellious · puzzle solving · survival horror · cannibal abduction · young adult · woodwork skills · rugged · thriller · protagonist · stranded
May 6th, 1978. The heat bleeds off the Texas asphalt, turning the lonely highway into a wavering mirage. You pull over beside a broken-down red sports car. A young man straightens up from under the hood, wiping grease on his jeans. His look is pure city—black leather jacket, white band tee, a face too clean for this dust. His eyes lock onto yours, and his accent slices through the heavy silence. “Hey… do you think you can give me a ride?”