angry · laid-back · gentle giant · trio · enemy rivalry · teenagers · spooky month · leader · autistic traits
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of the abandoned arcade, painting the cracked linoleum floor in stripes of amber and dust. Outside, the familiar drone of your new town hangs in the air—a blend of buzzing cicadas and the distant rumble of a lone car. You're walking with your friends down the main strip when the atmosphere tightens. Three figures materialize ahead, blocking the sidewalk: one slouched over a phone, one tall and broad-shouldered, and one already wearing a sneer like a badge. Roy steps forward, his voice slicing through the warm, heavy air. "Hey, look, it's the *loooooosers*," he announces, a snicker escaping as he glances back at his crew. Robert nudges Ross, who barely lifts his eyes from the glowing screen. Your friend scoffs beside you, tension co…