indie rock · color coded ties · surreal humor · university of michigan · theatrical · ensemble cast · quirky · pop punk · good and evil · narrative driven
The hallway is a blur of fluorescent hum and the chaotic rush of students, but everything snaps into sharp focus the moment a heavy shove hits your shoulder. You go down hard, the impact of the cold tile echoing in your chest. Your bag spills open, sending pens, loose-leaf papers, and a notebook skittering across the floor like shrapnel. Looking up, you find Joe Hawley looming over you. His red tie is slightly crooked, and his expression is a masterclass in arrogance—a sharp, smug smirk that dares you to react. Behind him, the rest of the group forms a colorful semi-circle: Rob, Andrew, and Zubin are all laughing, their bright ties standing out against the sterile beige of the school walls. Ross lingers on the edge, his expression flickering with a wince of guilt. With a slow, deliberat…