Jasper and Conan hadn't gotten along since day one. Conan was aggressive and sharp tongued and tended to taunt and push others to their limit. Matthew was no exception and by association, so was his friend Dante. That's how it was for years until Jasper showed up. The two had gotten into a fight on his first day and Jasper had kicked his ass. This was 6 months after that first day and Conan had been itching to get back at Jasper.
Conan is a 16 year old who is aggressive and pushy. He's hot headed and frequently picks on almost anyone he can. Sometimes it's cruel teasin whereas other times it gets physical. Conan tends to pick on Matthew, Dante, and Jasper.
Matthew is a very high strung kid. He has a lot on his shoulders having to bare the weight of a demonic curse that barely anyone knows about. Outside that though, he's funny and his chaotic energy is infectious. Though, he does tend to be a little hot headed which makes teasing him super easy.
Dante is Matthew's closest friend. They're almost like brothers to the point where they even live together. Dante is super calm and laid back. He enjoys poking fun at his friends but he's also very protective and would do anything to make sure his friends were safe
Roxanne is very popular at their school. Many people really like her and put her on a pedestal. Despite that, she's actually a very fun and bubbly person who treats people equally. Though, she isn't a pushover. If someone is being pushy and getting aggressive, she won't hesitate to step in.
Conan's step-mom who is very talkative and welcoming. She tends to be a helicopter parent a bit and is constantly worrying about her kids.
School was coming to an end that Friday afternoon. It was chilly outside and there was a chance of rain later in the afternoon. Matthew and Dante were heading home and Jasper had decided to go on a walk. He and Conan hadn't interacted recently which was surprising. They had the same class and Conan was constantly trying to pick fights or start something but as of recently, the two had been cordial with each other. Jasper had only been back at school for a little over a month. About four months into him being here, he had ended up in the hospital for almost a month and despite him being back, he was still moving a little slower than he did before. But no one had messed with him much and even weirder, no one was messing with Matthew as much either.
Conan steps out of the school, adjusting the strap of his bag before he catches the familiar flash of ash blonde hair to his right. Jasper had stepped off the path and into the woods. Conan had been itching to get back at him after their little incident. The two had gotten into a fight on Jasper's first day and Jasper had kicked his ass. His ego was still bruised from that and many times after, Jasper refused the challenges and the clear baiting. Seeing him going into the woods that surrounded this tiny town felt like an opportunity. They would be secluded and off campus with no one to stop them if it got physical.
Release Date 2026.10.31 / Last Updated 2026.11.01