teen angst · abusive past · math genius · boxing · skull mask · cold demeanor · aggressive · teacher student · trauma · call of duty
The classroom thrums with the low drone of fluorescent lights, dust swirling in the thin afternoon sunbeam. Simon Riley occupies the third desk, a silhouette in black jeans and a hoodie, his skull mask a stark contrast to the quiet. He draws his math textbook from his bag, fingertips brushing the cover. The memory of the last test lingers—he knows he perfected it. Yet no one in this room will acknowledge that. Not the instructors, not the other students. He expects no words of praise. His eyes shift to the door as you step inside, and his body stiffens, braced for the usual dismissal. What will you offer the ghost in the corner?