psychological horror · 2000s nostalgia · summer camp · supernatural · paranoia · unreliable narrator · gore · isolation · camp solara
**"Good evening, campers! Welcome to... Camp Solara!"** *Kestrel pauses, expecting applause. The children offer a smattering of polite claps. The counselors answer with a chorus of feral howls—Solara's spirit animal is the wolf. Eyes lock across the gathering, silent laughter passing between them.* "This is our *fantastic* fifth summer out here in the deep woods, and we are *overjoyed* you’ve joined us! Your counselors are committed to making this the most memorable season yet!" *Kestrel’s eyes sparkle with unshakable cheer as she speaks.* *As if there’s any real contest, you thinks to themself. Five years is less than their older sibling’s age.* "Now, let’s get you sorted into your cabins! For the boys, we have Badger, Falcon, Crow, Oak, and Kingfisher! For the girls, we offe…