demon blood

[antiqsvchotic]

antiqsvchotic.  independent  blog  of  original  character, minah chung the special child of azazel  based  off  the  cw  show,  supernatural. sideblog to @snnynatural . written  and  loved  since july 8,  2022  by  lumi  (  27+,  pst,  she/her  ).

follows and asks will come from @snnynatural

carrd. headcanons. edits. memes. scenes.

gif credit: @margohansun , @sophiexrph

[leneemusing]

A LIST OF CASUAL YET INTIMATE INTERACTIONS

sender to receiver:

[ HOOK ] sender hooking a finger beneath receiver's jaw

[ PINCH ] sender holding receiver's chin between their thumb and forefinger

[ LOOK ] sender holding receiver's jaw and turning their head to look at them

[ PICK ] sender telling receiver to "hold still" while they remove something from their hair

[ GRAZE ] sender brushes their fingertip back and forth along receiver's jaw while they listen to receiver talk

[ DIRECT ] sender seeing that receiver is going the wrong way, takes hold of their shoulders from behind and turns them the right direction

[ BACK ] sender grabs receiver's wrist and tugs them closer when receiver tries to walk away.

[ TOY ] sender fidgets with something receiver is wearing while receiver talks to them

[ STROKE ] sender absentmindedly plays with receiver's hair while they're focused on another task

[ DEPART ] sender is saying goodbye and kisses receiver's forehead

[ DRESS ] sender without prompting helps receiver put on a jacket

[ UNDRESS ] sender helps receiver remove an article of clothing or jewelry

[ REFILL ] sender refills receiver's drink before they can ask or do it themselves

[ FIX ] sender cleans something off of receiver's face

[ RUB ] sender places their hand around the back of receiver's neck, rubbing their thumb just under their ear

[ PULL ] sender sits next to receiver and places their arm around their shoulders, gently pulling them into their side

[ BECKON ] sender sees receiver and lifts their arm up so they can come hug/cuddle them

[ GLIDE ] sender is gently rubbing/scratching receivers back and rubs their knuckle down their spine to the small of their back

[ CHEER ] seeing that receiver is scowling, sender rubs their thumb over the furrow between receiver's brows

[ TUCK ] sender finds receiver asleep somewhere and puts a blanket or their own coat over them

[ TRACE ] sender brushes their fingers along receiver's forehead, temple and cheekbone

[ BRUSH ] sender brushes their hand up and down receiver's arm as they walk past them

[ KEEP ] sender holds receiver's arm just above the elbow while they're talking or to get their attention

[ LEAN ] sender looks over receiver's shoulder who is sitting, placing a hand on their desk while receiver shows them something

[ NUDGE ] sender grabs the chair receiver is sitting in and pulls it closer

[ LISTEN ] sender is listening to receiver talk and picks up an object that belongs to receiver to fidget with

[ SEARCH ] sender searches out receiver's gaze in a crowded room either for approval or to check if they're okay

[ SMOOTH ] sender smooths their thumb over receiver's eyebrow

[ SLIP ] sender places their hand in receiver's back pocket while they walk together

receiver to sender:

[ HOOKING ] receiver hooking a finger beneath sender's jaw

[ PINCHING ] receiver holding sender's chin between their thumb and forefinger

[ LOOKING ] receiver holding sender's jaw and turning their head to look at them

[ PICKING ] receiver telling sender to "hold still" while they remove something from their hair

[ GRAZING ] receiver brushes their fingertip back and forth along sender's jaw while they listen to sender talk

[ DIRECTING ] receiver seeing that sender is going the wrong way, takes hold of their shoulders from behind and turns them the right direction

[ BACKING ] receiver grabs sender's wrist and tugs them closer when sender tries to walk away.

[ TOYING ] receiver fidgets with something sender is wearing while sender talks to them

[ STROKING ] receiver absentmindedly plays with sender's hair while they're focused on another task

[ DEPARTING ] receiver is saying goodbye and kisses sender's forehead

[ DRESSING ] receiver without prompting helps sender put on a jacket

[ UNDRESSING ] receiver helps sender remove an article of clothing or jewelry

[ REFILLING ] receiver refills sender's drink before they can ask or do it themselves

[ FIXING ] receiver cleans something off of senders face

[ RUBBING ] receiver places their hand around the back of receiver's neck, rubbing their thumb just under their ear

[ PULLING ] receiver sits next to sender and places their arm around their shoulders, gently pulling them into their side

[ BECKONING ] receiver sees sender and lifts their arm up so they can come hug/cuddle them

[ GLIDING ] receiver is gently rubbing/scratching sender's back and rubs their knuckle down their spine to the small of their back

[ CHEERING ] seeing that sender is scowling, receiver rubs their thumb over the furrow between sender's brows

[ TUCKING ] receiver finds sender asleep somewhere and puts a blanket or their own coat over them

[ TRACING ] receiver brushes their fingers along sender's forehead, temple and cheekbone

[ BRUSHING ] receiver brushes their hand up and down sender's arm as they walk past them

[ KEEPING ] receiver holds sender's arm just above the elbow while they're talking or to get their attention

[ LEANING ] receiver looks over sender's shoulder who is sitting, placing a hand on their desk while sender shows them something

[ NUDGING ] receiver grabs the chair sender is sitting in and pulls it closer

[ LISTENING ] receiver is listening to sender talk and picks up an object that belongs to sender to fidget with

[ SEARCHING ] receiver seeks out sender's gaze in a crowded room either for approval or to check that they're okay

[ SMOOTHING ] receiver smooths their thumb over sender's eyebrow

[ SLIPPING ] receiver places their hand in sender's back pocket while they're walking

[antiqsvchotic]

like for me to send you memes to spark up threads <3

[snnynatural]

starting tomorrow to august 7, i'll be around when i'm not working or doing school. but on august 8 - august 22, i will be back to semi hiatus. i do want to be here on the 20th since it will be sonny's birthday, but one can only hope! either way, i miss all of you and can't wait to write again for a little bit!

once again, if you want to reach me (despite me being slow af) i have a discord! feel free to ask if you don't have it <3

[snnynatural]

hi all! starting june 25 to august 22 i will be on very low activity due to friends and family coming into town and everyone needing my introverted ass's attention. i may pop in once in awhile to save my sanity, but i won't be as active. you can still reach me through ims or discord (feel free to ask if you don't have it) if you want to hear from me at semi rapid speed. send me good vibes cause i may cry erkjbgskjegkjbg

[goldenagememes]

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

repost of a meme by moonpiehelps: mentions of panic attacks , vomiting , trauma , self harm , and distressing situations . Feel free to adjust as needed ! ♡ 

( 𝐑𝐔𝐁 ) ; one muse rubs the other’s back to comfort them while in a moment of distress.

( 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 ) ; one muse grabs a bucket for the other who’s about to throw up. 

( 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 ) ; our muses share a bed so the other doesn’t have to be alone. 

( 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 ) ; one muse calls the other a term of endearment to comfort them. 

( 𝐇𝐔𝐆 ) ; one muse holds the other close while they open up / cry.

( 𝐀𝐈𝐃 ) ; one muse runs to the others aid after they were violently hurt. 

( 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 ) ; one muse calls sender late at night in tears and the other comes over to comfort them. 

( 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 ) ; one muse reaches out to the other after they’ve withdrawn from everyone. 

( 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂 ) ; one muse discovers the other during a panic attack. 

( 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 ) ; one muse takes care of the other while they’re sick.

( 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃 ) ; one muse holds the other’s hand while they’re in pain or panicking. 

( 𝐂𝐔𝐃𝐃𝐋𝐄 ) ; one muse offers to cuddle with the other to help them sleep.

( 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 ) ; one muse opens up to the other about a traumatic experience. 

( 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄 ) ; one muse guides the other through a breathing technique.

( 𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ) ; one muse comes to the other with an injury they’ve been trying to hide that’s beginning to worry them.

( 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒 ) ; one muse gently kisses the other while they’re crying.

( 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄 ) ; one muse helps the other into a bath/shower after a traumatic event. or they bathe together.

( 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐁 ) ; our muses instinctively grab each other while they’re scared.

( 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 ) ; one muse gives the other a shoulder rub.

( 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 ) ; one muse wipes blood off of the other.

( 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 ) ; one muse shows up at the other’s doorstep in tears.

( 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ) ; one muse has been missing and finally shows up, dirty and traumatized. the other helps clean them up and tries to get them to talk.

( 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐄 ) ; one muse wakes up the other after having a horrific nightmare.

( 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐋 ) ; one muse makes the other a warm meal to make them feel better.

( 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 ) ; one muse has been slowly deteriorating mentally/physically, the other takes it upon themselves to make sure they’re taken care of.

( 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 ) ; one muse takes the other’s face ( cheeks , chin ) when trying to comfort them. 

( 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 ) ; one muse lets the other stay over when their house gets too stressful.

( 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑 ) ; one muse sits outside the door to comfort the other who won’t let them in.

( 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 ) ; one muse stays over to make sure the other doesn’t hurt themselves.

( 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐄 ) ; one muse strokes the others hair.

( 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐌𝐀 ) ; our muses sit together after a traumatic experience. 

( 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ) ; one muse helps ground the other ( bonus if you specify how ) 

( 𝐈𝐂𝐄 ) ; one muse holds an ice pack to the other’s injury.

( 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐏 ) ; our muses cry and hold each other after a traumatic experience. 

( 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 ) ; one muse strides up to the other and suddenly embraces them tightly after experiencing something distressing. 

( 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑 ) ; one muse calms the terrified other.

( 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 ) ; one muse takes the other to a calm area where they feel more comfortable opening up.

[stanfordprepped]

Sam leaned into the touch of her hand, a low and throaty chuckle soon following. He wasn't sure if he would ever call himself 'good'. Minah kept him as close to good as he could get. So as much as he had saved her, she had saved him too. So completely. "I'm not sure that I agree with that statement. I know Dean could probably list a million ways I've messed up and made the wrong choices, and so could I. But I'm trying." He murmured, a sigh soon following. "You make me want to stay good. To do everything I can to keep you safe and happy. So don't ever think you haven't saved me too."

[antiqsvchotic]

her thumb brushed against his cheek when he leaned into her hand. both touch starved. only felt the hands of torture. yet here they were, always so gentle. afraid that the other could get hurt. "you may not agree, but i know what i see." she offered a soft smile, keeping her hand on the side of his face. "and you are keeping me safe and happy. the safest i've ever been."

[mcflymemes]

PROMPTS FOR THE DRAMATIC SACRIFICE *  adjust as necessary, send 'reverse' for the reversal of action prompts

DIALOGUE PROMPTS

go! i'll be fine! just go!

it's too late for me!

we'll find another way to do this!

you'd better get out of here!

i'll come back for you. i promise.

one of us has to survive this.

i'm not leaving you here!

no, no, no! not like this!

leave me here. it's all right.

go! live another day!

i'll carry you! get up!

there has to be another way!

i'm the only one that can do this.

do me a favor, will you? tell [name] i love them.

i'll only slow you down.

this isn't funny. wake up. please.

it's no use. i have to stay here.

listen to me! this is your last chance!

i always loved you.

get up! please get up!

i'll find another way!

i love you! please! don't go!

i can't lose you!

this is it, then.

i'll hold them off!

it was supposed to be me.

i'm going back for it!

keep running! i'll catch up!

if you stay, you'll die. do you understand?

no! i'm not leaving you here!

i'm not letting you die!

please wake up. please.

ACTION PROMPTS

[ shot ] sender takes a bullet meant for receiver

[ punch ] sender takes a punch meant for receiver

[ arrow ] sender takes an arrow meant for receiver

[ sword ] sender takes an attack with a sword meant for receiver

[ poison ] sender drinks a poisoned drink meant for receiver

[ magic ] sender takes a spell meant for receiver

[ push ] sender pushes receiver to safety, sacrificing themselves

[ stay ] sender stays behind to fight the enemy, allowing receiver to escape

[ injured ] sender is too hurt to flee, so receiver is forced to leave them and keep moving in order to survive

[ replacement ] sender offers to be killed in place of receiver

[ captured ] sender offers to be taken captive in place of receiver

[ realization ] the battle is over, and right as sender and receiver begin their celebration, they realize sender is mortally wounded

[ door ] a trap doors is about to close. sender shoves receiver to safety in the nick of time before the door shuts forever

[ game ] during a high-stakes game, sender loses on purpose in order to let receiver win

[antiqsvchotic]

endless edits of minah chung non roleplay blogs do not reblog mutuals may interact + reblog

[stanfordprepped]

Maybe he would have. He would have had to have been fine if it came to keeping Dean and his family alive. But 'fine' and 'good' were two very different things. He would have been surviving, but not really living and enjoying it to the fullest the way that he did with Minah. She challenged him. Brought things out in him that he had long thought were dead. She made him really smile and appreciate the small things. Just like the night he flew in and saved her. Even with their situation as dire as it was at that time...Minah took the time to appreciate the sky. Something people in her situation probably wouldn't have cared about or have noticed. That time trapped like that would have made them cold. Angry. Vengeful. But Minah wasn't like that, at least to Sam's knowledge. "I may have been fine...But I wouldn't have been good without you. You keep me going when I feel like giving up. You may not believe it but Minah, you are my strength. The one who keeps me good."

[antiqsvchotic]

minah didn't expect such a confession from sam. not realizing how much she has impacted his life just as much as he did hers. and his words were genuine. no sign of sarcasm. not in his tone, not in his words. he looked at her in a way he always did. with tenderness. eyes that always made her feel safe and seen. she really wouldn't be anywhere without sam.

"i keep you good?" she questioned. her own gaze not leaving his. "sam, you've always been good. everyone has said that. dean and everyone." her hand brought up to gently place onto his cheek, "people would be crazy to think otherwise."

[stanfordprepped]

@antiqsvchotic asked: - I don't know what I'd do without you. I mean that.

The words hung in the air for a moment, Sam taking a moment to really drink it in. It wasn't often that he got to hear those words. He could still vividly remember the day that he rescued her and how smitten he had been ever since. Their relationship had been a long time coming, the kind of beautiful slow burn that was often written about in novels. Now? Sam didn't know what he would do without her either. "I don't know what I would do without you either..." He replied softly, leaning down to place a gentle kiss atop her head. My, my...How he had fallen.

[antiqsvchotic]

minah was in such a dark place before sam found her. locked behind white windowless walls. time didn't exist for a moment. same routine. same pain. same torture. no sight of getting out. not until him. not until he broke her out and had her see the sky for the first time.

she has learned so much from him. falling for him in the process. she was scared that it was wrong. that maybe she wouldn't be good for him. especially with her new unlocked abilities. fear of being a monster to him. but he didn't see her that way. he still saw her as just minah.

eyes fluttered shut for a moment as he kissed the top of her head. opening them again as she tilted her head up to look at him. "i'm sure you'd just be fine." she responded with a soft smile.

[antiqsvchotic]

open starter. minah was having a hard time. her powers only growing darker. she had an altercation with a demon and found out that she could blood bend . something she didn't know she could do until now. ever since, she couldn't come back down. sure the demon was gone and she is back at the motel with sam and dean, she didn't feel like it was done. in fact, she felt there was something darker. finding herself stepping out of the motel quietly. letting the rain pour onto her as she tried to catch her breath. tears spilling from her eyes and down her cheeks. emotions finding their way on the surface as she sat on the wet cemented ground. letting the rain drown her along with her thoughts. though everything was pulled the moment she heard footsteps coming up behind her. her head tilting up to see who it was.

[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ RANDOM ACTS PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT. SEND "REVERSE" TO SWITCH THE ROLES OF SENDER AND RECEIVER.

PLATONIC / STRANGERS

SENDER drapes their jacket over RECEIVER'S shoulders.

SENDER signals RECEIVER with a subtle gesture.

SENDER slows their pace so RECEIVER can keep up.

SENDER whispers from just behind RECEIVER'S shoulder.

SENDER offers RECEIVER the last piece of food without comment.

SENDER sits beside RECEIVER without needing to be asked.

SENDER asks if RECEIVER made it home safe.

SENDER shares an umbrella with RECEIVER, leaning into the rain.

SENDER listens to RECEIVER without interrupting.

SENDER steals a glance when RECEIVER isn't looking.

SENDER smiles at RECEIVER without explanation.

SENDER carries RECEIVER'S bag when it gets too heavy.

SENDER passes RECEIVER a note that says ________.

SENDER nudges RECEIVER with their shoulder playfully.

SENDER reminds RECEIVER to eat.

SENDER guides RECEIVER through a crowd by the hand.

SENDER holds the door open for RECEIVER without rushing.

SENDER offers quiet RECEIVER company instead of advice.

SENDER stays with RECEIVER even when they could leave.

SENDER brushes lint from RECEIVER'S sleeve.

SENDER leans their head against RECEIVER'S shoulder.

SENDER slips something into RECEIVER'S pocket.

SENDER hides behind RECEIVER when trouble passes by.

AFFECTIONATE / ROMANTIC

SENDER tucks loose hair behind RECEIVER'S ear.

SENDER squeezes RECEIVER'S hand gently.

SENDER rests their chin on RECEIVER'S head.

SENDER kisses RECEIVER deeply.

SENDER traces idle shapes on RECEIVER'S arm.

SENDER pulls RECEIVER into a lingering hug.

SENDER presses their forehead to RECEIVER'S.

SENDER bites RECEIVER'S lower lip gently.

SENDER rubs slow circles into RECEIVER'S back.

SENDER pulls RECEIVER closer by the hips.

SENDER presses their body against RECEIVER'S.

SENDER kisses RECEIVER'S temple softly.

SENDER cradles RECEIVER'S face in both hands.

SENDER smooths a hand down RECEIVER'S hair.

SENDER interlaces their fingers with RECEIVER'S.

SENDER trails kisses down RECEIVER'S neck.

SENDER leans in just close enough to feel RECEIVER'S breath.

SENDER kisses RECEIVER slowly, unhurried.

SENDER guides RECEIVER'S hands where they want them.

SENDER murmurs praise against RECEIVER'S skin.

SENDER guides RECEIVER closer by the waist.

SENDER whispers something meant only for RECEIVER.

SENDER presses RECEIVER gently against a wall.

SENDER traces RECEIVER'S jawline with their thumb.

SENDER pulls RECEIVER into their lap.

SENDER brushes their lips against RECEIVER'S knuckles.

SENDER tilts RECEIVER'S chin up.

SENDER pulls RECEIVER back when they try to leave.

AGGRESSIVE / VIOLENT

SENDER blocks RECEIVER'S path.

SENDER crushes RECEIVER'S fingers underfoot.

SENDER shoves RECEIVER back a step.

SENDER crowds into RECEIVER'S space.

SENDER grips RECEIVER'S collar.

SENDER shoves RECEIVER against a surface.

SENDER bashes RECEIVER'S head against a wall.

SENDER steps closer when RECEIVER backs away.

SENDER shoves past RECEIVER hard.

SENDER yanks something from RECEIVER'S hands.

SENDER slams a fist beside RECEIVER'S head.

SENDER strikes RECEIVER to instigate a fight.

SENDER chokes RECEIVER until they struggle.

SENDER grabs RECEIVER'S wrist.

SENDER slams RECEIVER into the ground.

SENDER breaks RECEIVER'S nose.

SENDER drags RECEIVER across the floor.

SENDER pins RECEIVER in place.

SENDER forces RECEIVER'S head under water.

[antiqsvchotic]

open starter. minah was having a hard time. her powers only growing darker. she had an altercation with a demon and found out that she could blood bend . something she didn't know she could do until now. ever since, she couldn't come back down. sure the demon was gone and she is back at the motel with sam and dean, she didn't feel like it was done. in fact, she felt there was something darker. finding herself stepping out of the motel quietly. letting the rain pour onto her as she tried to catch her breath. tears spilling from her eyes and down her cheeks. emotions finding their way on the surface as she sat on the wet cemented ground. letting the rain drown her along with her thoughts. though everything was pulled the moment she heard footsteps coming up behind her. her head tilting up to see who it was.

[antiqsvchotic]

open starter. minah was having a hard time. her powers only growing darker. she had an altercation with a demon and found out that she could blood bend . something she didn't know she could do until now. ever since, she couldn't come back down. sure the demon was gone and she is back at the motel with sam and dean, she didn't feel like it was done. in fact, she felt there was something darker. finding herself stepping out of the motel quietly. letting the rain pour onto her as she tried to catch her breath. tears spilling from her eyes and down her cheeks. emotions finding their way on the surface as she sat on the wet cemented ground. letting the rain drown her along with her thoughts. though everything was pulled the moment she heard footsteps coming up behind her. her head tilting up to see who it was.

[antiqsvchotic]

endless edits of minah chung personals do not reblog mutuals may interact + reblog

[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ RANDOM SETTINGS PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT.

a liquor store with barred windows and a bulletproof counter.

a decommissioned lodge overtaken by weeds.

a bathroom in a run-down apartment building.

a roller rink playing the same songs on loop.

a flea market at dawn, vendors still setting up.

a motel pool glowing turquoise after midnight.

a hiking trail where the signs stop making sense.

a dive bar that smells like smoke and regret.

a bridal shop filled with mirrors.

a county fair after the crowds thin.

a courthouse hallway that smells faintly of old paper and stress.

an amusement park in the rain.

a confessional booth that smells like old wood.

a high school gym during a pep rally.

a chapel with the lights off except for candles.

a fire lookout tower miles from anything else.

a laundry room humming with fluorescent lights.

a city rooftop slick with rain.

an arcade humming with old machines.

a bowling alley with sticky floors and neon lights.

a gas station at the edge of nowhere.

a fallout shelter forgotten by time.

a chairlift stalled above the slopes.

a church basement set up for a meeting.

a newsroom just before deadline.

a basement stacked with old boxes.

a desert highway shimmering with heat.

a funeral home parlor arranged too perfectly.

a brewery patio strung with cheap lights.

a physical therapy clinic that smells like antiseptic and rubber bands.

a greenhouse fogged with humidity.

a community garden at sunset.

a prison visitation room divided by glass.

a tattoo parlor buzzing late into the night.

a photography darkroom glowing red.

a summer carnival at night, lights too bright.

a power substation crackling with electricity.

a toll booth lit like an aquarium.

a half-abandoned shopping mall with only one store still open.

a city park at sunrise.

a holding cell with peeling paint.

a rest stop bathroom off a desolate highway.

a rental cabin buried in snow.

a costume shop crowded with masks.

a city planning office full of maps.

a college dorm hallway echoing with laughter and shouting.

a ghost town baking under the sun.

an underground nightclub where the bass rattles your ribs.

a security office watching too many screens.

a pawn shop cluttered with other people's memories.

a wake held in someone's living room.

a quiet cul-de-sac after a storm.

a recruitment office in a strip mall.

a courtroom bathroom where no one speaks.

a courtroom with the jury absent.

a sauna where the air is too thick.

a summer camp cabin long after the campers left.

a video rental store frozen in time.

an evidence room packed floor to ceiling.

a judge's chambers after hours.

a speakeasy hidden behind a false wall.

a cemetery at dusk, cicadas screaming.

a public restroom lit by flickering fluorescents.

a psychiatric ward common room with bolted furniture.

a tide pool exposed by low tide.

a storm cellar during a tornado warning.

a natural history exhibit after closing.

a zoo maintenance corridor behind exhibits.

a museum storage room full of artifacts.

a firing range ringing with gunshots.

a locker room echoing and empty.

an aquarium tunnel at night.

a karaoke bar at its most unhinged hour.

a suburban backyard during a barbecue.

a stairwell no one uses.

a junkyard full of stripped cars.

a hotel elevator stalled between floors.

a police station break room with stale donuts.

an abandoned warehouse tagged with graffiti.

a hockey arena during overtime, air sharp with ice and spilled beer.

a shrine built by someone who wouldn't let go.

a car wash tunnel swallowing a vehicle whole.

a haunted house attraction mid-season.

a movie theater lobby after the last showing.

a roadside attraction shaped like something absurd.

a dog park during golden hour.

a muddy riverbank after heavy rain.

a courthouse stairwell where voices echo too loudly.

a school parking lot under buzzing streetlights.

a planetarium during a private showing.

a cheap motel room with floral bedspreads and a flickering lamp.

a roadside diner at 3 a.m., neon buzzing, coffee burnt.

a city bus idling at the end of the line.

a penthouse balcony overlooking the city at night.

a wine cellar beneath a historic building.

a lifeguard tower at night.

a municipal pool pump room.

a tailor's back room full of pins and fabric.

a public swimming pool drained for repairs.

a fenced-in yard littered with dog toys.

a thrift store where the air smells like dust and old perfume.

a witness stand under harsh lights.

a crowded subway platform just before the last train.

a piercing studio that smells like disinfectant.

a beach boardwalk after tourist season ends.

a tow truck yard lit by security lamps.

a loading dock behind a closed business.

a recording studio cluttered with cables.

a barber shop mid-conversation.

a radio tower hill overlooking everything.

a classroom long after the final bell.

a drive-in theater with a cracked screen.

a fire escape overlooking an alley.

a passenger ferry cutting through fog.

a hospital waiting room at 2 a.m.

a pharmacy open all night.

a mechanic's garage smelling of oil and metal.

a hallway between two locked doors.

a public records office that no one visits.

a pet adoption center during feeding time.

a crematorium hallway humming quietly.

a border crossing checkpoint at night.

a locker-lined hallway in a community center.

a ski lodge during a whiteout.

a courthouse records archive underground.

a water treatment facility humming endlessly.

a forest trail choked with fog before sunrise.

a playground after dark.

a train platform dusted with snow.

a radio station during the graveyard shift.

a military barracks just before lights-out.

a front porch with a single rocking chair.

a mom-and-pop ice cream parlor on a scorching summer's day.

an emergency room hallway curtained off from sight.

a small-town grocery store minutes before closing.

a farmer's market just as it opens.

a lake dock at dawn, water perfectly still.

a nail salon filled with chemical sweetness.

a bus terminal that never quite sleeps.

a library corner no one ever uses.