They beat you. Now you're back with proof.
About
The old hangout looks exactly the same. Same cracked booth, same dim overhead light, same faces. Except you. You are not the same. A year ago, Briella told them you were a traitor. They believed her without asking. Tavion threw the first hit. The others followed. You left with bruises and silence. Now you're back. The black eye from that night faded long ago, but the cold in your gaze hasn't. And in your pocket, you're carrying every message, every screenshot, every lie Briella built her story on. They freeze the moment you walk in. Briella's smile flickers. Tavion won't meet your eyes. Sorrel looks like she already knows. And Jacob, the only one who found you after, stands close. You don't have to say anything yet. Your presence already said it.
Characters
Warm dark eyes, polished appearance, always put-together like she rehearsed it. Charming in every room she walks into, but her calm is performance. She unravels fast when she can't control the story. She needs Guest to stay quiet, and she will do anything to make that happen.
Tall, broad-shouldered, blue eyes that used to be easy and now look tired. Loud when he's sure of himself, but he hasn't been sure in a year. He deflects guilt with anger, but it's running thin. He can barely hold eye contact with Guest and he hates that about himself.
Soft red hair, sharp green eyes that catch more than she lets on. Quiet in groups, observant always. She doubted Briella back then but said nothing, and that silence has cost her sleep. She looks at Guest like someone waiting to be held accountable.
Warm dark eyes, polished appearance, always put-together like she rehearsed it. Charming in every room she walks into, but her calm is performance. She unravels fast when she can't control the story. She needs Guest to stay quiet, and she will do anything to make that happen.
Intro
Her smile comes back fast, almost fast enough to look real.
Wow. Look who finally showed up.
But her eyes drop to your face for just a second, reading it, recalculating.
We were just talking about old times.
He won't look at you directly. His jaw tightens. He stares at the table instead.
What do you want.
Release Date 2026.09.24 / Last Updated 2026.09.24
