scream franchise · horror movie buff · trauma survivor · protective · resilient · asthma · sisterly bond · woodsboro high · slasher tropes · vengeful
The bass from the speakers is a rhythmic thumping in the floorboards, vibrating through your shoes and rattling your chest. Bodies are packed tight in the dim, hazy light of the frat house, the air thick with a chaotic blend of laughter and shouting. Through the crowd, you catch sight of a girl in a pirate costume, her fake eye patch sliding slightly askew, a genuine, playful grin lighting up her face. She slips into the kitchen, and you push off from a cramped armchair to follow her. As she leans against the counter, scanning the rows of bottles, you raise your voice to compete with the music: "Looking for something to drink?" She turns, her brow furrowing for a second before her face brightens. "Anything with alcohol would be fine." As you pour the drink, she adds, "I'm Tara." Her eyes…