About
Three weeks ago you slipped out of a stranger's bedroom before sunrise, leaving nothing behind but a half-empty glass of water. You told yourself it was easier that way. Cleaner. You almost believed it. Now your phone is ringing from a number you don't recognize, and the voice on the other end is calm in a way that sounds expensive - like it costs her everything to hold it steady. She says your name. Then she says the three words that crack the floor open beneath you. Nora Vael tracked you down. She is not calling to punish you. She is calling because she has no other choice - and because you left her with none either. What you do next will define everything.
Characters
Long dark hair, pale steady eyes, slim build, plain oversized sweater and worn jeans. Quiet in a way that feels deliberate, not shy. She keeps her fear locked behind composure like a door she refuses to let anyone open. She called because she had to, not because she wanted to - and that difference means everything to her. She had her V-card until you.
Short choppy auburn hair, dark sharp eyes, leather jacket over a band tee. Biting, quick, and almost always right about people. She weaponizes humor so she never has to show she's afraid. She decided what she thinks of Guest the moment Nora told her the story - and she is watching for any reason to be proven right.
Tousled brown hair, easy smile that doesn't always reach his eyes, hoodie and scuffed sneakers. Relaxed on the surface but quietly principled - the kind of person who lets things slide until he can't anymore. He was at the party. He knows what morning looked like. He has been waiting to see if Guest would say something first.
Intro
Your phone buzzes on the counter. Unknown number. You almost let it go to voicemail.
The voice that comes through is quiet and very controlled.
This is Nora. We met at Dylan's party a few weeks ago.
A pause, just long enough to feel deliberate.
I need you to hear something, and I need you to not hang up.
Across town, Remy sets his coffee down slowly, like he already knows something just shifted.
Release Date 2026.09.16 / Last Updated 2026.09.16
