𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐦 is a limited run skeleton horror mystery roleplay set in a remote cabin by lake stillwater. ten years after jamie novak’s mysterious drowning during a college trip in 2014, his friends return to the lake to scatter the ashes of their late friend, harper. however, a brutal storm traps them in the cabin, and when morning comes, they find blood-streaked footprints leading into the woods and one of them missing. as they search, old secrets and tensions resurface, and they begin to suspect that one of them knows more about jamie’s death than they’ve let on.
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hiatus list : nora koeing ( the conspiracy theorist ) until 2/3/25
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please make sure to read below for further details and be sure to tag your starters #sw.start3 ... this post specifies the events beginning at 12:00 pm noon on january 11, 2025, following the shocking disappearance of roberta santos, juno lee, and bernice thomas. as the storm further cuts the group off from the outside world, the search for the missing comes to a horrifying stop when roberta’s body is discovered near the lake. as paranoia tightens its grip, the group must now contend with the fact that juno and bernice are still missing, there is no way to call for help, and someone among them might not be telling the whole truth. feel free to set your threads around the discovery, further search efforts, rising suspicions, or personal reactions as tensions reach a breaking point.
this plot drop will go into effect on 2/14/25 at 6 pm est and last until 2/21/25 at 6 pm est ! you are free to continue threads from week 2 however, please use the next 24 hours to wrap up any from week 1 !
the morning passed in a haze of unease. the search continued for hours, voices echoing through the trees, each name called out only met with silence.
the snowfall had thickened, erasing any clear tracks, making it impossible to tell where anyone had gone. but no one stopped … determined for locate the missing before it was too late.
then, it happened.
the body was found near the edge of the lake, half buried in the snow. roberta santos lay motionless, limbs frozen and perfectly posed as if to convey a message. frost had settled over her skin, her eyes dull and unfocused beneath the thin layer of ice clinging to her lashes. the blood beneath her had already frozen, dark streaks staining the snow where it had pooled. obvious signs of struggle.
everything stilled. a breathless silence stretched between them, a quiet that pressed heavy on their chests.
the snowfall continued.
the weight of it all settled in an instant.
roberta was dead.
and two were still missing.
𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
the discovery fractured the morning’s urgency, replacing it with something colder. the search for juno and bernice continued, but the focus had shifted. fear lingered in every movement, uncertainty heavy in the space between them.
no one knew what had happened or when, only that the night had swallowed three of their own, and now one had been found lifeless in the snow.
questions went unanswered. no one could say who had seen her last. no one remembered hearing anything unusual.
theories formed in cautious glances and hesitant movements. the weight of suspicion settled across the group, unspoken but present in the way they avoided looking at each other for too long.
𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
by the time the sun had begun to set, the atmosphere in the cabin had shifted. roberta’s body had been brought inside, covered as best as possible. the blankets did nothing to erase the sight of her, the reality of what had happened, or the fact that no one had an answer for how it had come to this.
there was no way to call for help. no way to leave. the storm had sealed them in, the roads buried beneath thick snow, the landline unresponsive, and cell service flickering in and out before vanishing completely.
the hours stretched long and heavy.
the plan had been to spread harper’s ashes at dawn, but the thought of stepping outside again, of facing the reality of what had already happened, made the decision difficult. some argued for waiting, for delaying until the situation felt more under control. others saw no point in postponing.
a shift had occurred. the weight of uncertainty had turned into something harsher as the realization settled in slowly.
whoever had done this was still among them.
the following have 48 hours to post in character or reach out to the main for an extension / utilizing one of their allowed weeks of inactivity
𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 ! welcome back to lake stillwater LEON ARATA , be sure to stay away from the lake… kentaro sakaguchi are now taken. please submit your account within 24 hours or your role(s) will be reopened! feel free to reach out if you need more time.
⌜kentaro sakaguchi. thirty. cis male. he/him.⌟ ╱ was that LEON ARATA i just saw wandering around lake stillwater ? you know the COMIC RELIEF ? odd … i never imagined they’d be back in town, especially after everything that happened last time. but i guess it makes sense, considering they've always been known for being CHARISMATIC and FEARLESS. still, they you'd think they'd be more cautious—especially since they’re also quite RECKLESS and INSENSITIVE, but then again that explains, why he was expelled from the University of Minnesota his junior year after stealing the mascot costume, painting it hot pink, and dressing it up in lingerie. last i heard they were working as an INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER in CHICAGO… i wonder if that's where they picked up that MINI CAMCORDER they're always carrying around. nonetheless, with whatever happened on that lake all those years ago, they'd better hope the cabin keeps them safe this time around
hello hello, is it too late to apply for that last open skeleton??
it is not! you muse simply would have arrived late to the trip and you’d be able to pick up from the current plot drop when it goes into effect this evening!
please make sure you read below for further details and be sure to tag your starters #sw.start2 … this post specifies the events starting the morning of january 11, 2025, following the disturbing events of the previous night. three people, roberta santos, juno lee, and bernice thomas, are missing. the storm has cut them off from the outside world, and paranoia begins to take hold. feel free to set your threads around the shocking discovery, search parties, accusations, or any reactions as the group grapples with the tension and uncertainty.
this plot drop will go into effect on 1/31/25 at 6 pm est and last until 2/7/25 at 6 pm est ! you are free to continue current threads as long as they somehow connect back to the current plot otherwise, use the next 24 hours to finish up any current threads + plan new ones !
𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌
at some point, the fire died, buried beneath fresh snowfall. inside, the group drifted into uneasy sleep — some in beds, others curled up on couches or tucked into armchairs. the only sounds were the occasional creak of the cabin and the wind pressing against the windows.
and then ... sometime in the dead of night ... it happened.
𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌
by early morning isadora morgan’s scream tore through the morning silence, sharp and raw, sending everyone scrambling from their beds.
the first sign that something was wrong was the front door, standing ajar. outside, everything was white. the lake, the trees, the driveway ... snow stretched as far as the eye could see, nearly knee deep in places.
then came the blood. it started in small drops leading away from the cabin, barely noticeable against the ice, but as they followed the trail, it became impossible to ignore.
by the time they reached the bonfire pit, the blood was everywhere—frozen into the snow, dark streaks dragged through the dirt. signs of a struggle evident.
panic was almost instant. a headcount was taken. three were missing.
roberta santos ( the pawn )
juno lee ( the bookworm )
bernice thomas ( the promiscuous )
their rooms were empty, beds still made. bags untouched. no one wanted to say it out loud. maybe they had left on their own. maybe they had just stepped out early. maybe it was just some cruel, poorly timed joke.
tension cracked through the group. and paranoia settled in and quickly, old resentments began rising to the surface. this wasn’t just about the three anymore. it was about everything.
who was the last to see them? what was that strange noise last night?
a frantic search began almost immediately. voices called out, muffled by the snow. the storm had taken more than just the road … it had cut them off completely. cell service flickered between one and two bars before disappearing. the landline in the cabin was dead, nothing but static on the other end.
no way to call for help.
then they found it ...
juno lee’s phone, half buried in the snow, the screen still flickering weakly. an unsent message lingered on the screen. four words, typed but never sent.
𝑖𝑡ˊ𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔
the following have 48 hours to post in character or reach out to the main for an extension / utilizing one of their allowed weeks of inactivity
𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 ! welcome back to lake stillwater CARTER NOVAK & MADDOX BUCHANAN , be sure to stay away from the lake… ncuti gatwa & drew ray tanner are now taken. please submit your account within 24 hours or your role(s) will be reopened! feel free to reach out if you need more time.
⌜ncuti gatwa. 29. cis man. he/him.⌟ ╱ was that CARTER NOVAK i just saw wandering around lake stillwater ? you know the OUTCAST ? odd … i never imagined they’d be back in town, especially after everything that happened last time. but i guess it makes sense, considering they've always been known for being OBSERVANT and CONSIDERATE. still, they you'd think they'd be more cautious—especially since they’re also quite RECLUSIVE and MISANTHROPIC, but then again that explains, why he changed his major in college from fine art to psychology. last i heard they were working as a GRIEF COUNSELOR in ST PAUL, MINNESOTA … i wonder if that's where they picked up that MP3 PLAYER HE'S HAD SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. I they're always carrying around. nonetheless, with whatever happened on that lake all those years ago, they'd better hope the cabin keeps them safe this time around.
⌜drew ray tanner. 31. cis man. he/him.⌟ ╱ was that MADDOX BUCHANAN i just saw wandering around lake stillwater ? you know the PLAYBOY ? odd … i never imagined they’d be back in town, especially after everything that happened last time. but i guess it makes sense, considering they've always been known for being ALLURING and AUDACIOUS. still, they you'd think they'd be more cautious—especially since they’re also quite FICKLE and CONCEITED, but then again that explains, how he charmed his landlord into letting him have a hamster despite signing a lease with a no pets allowed clause. last i heard they were working as a CROUPIER in WASHINGTON DC… i wonder if that's where they picked up that LUCKY POKER CHIP they're always carrying around. nonetheless, with whatever happened on that lake all those years ago, they'd better hope the cabin keeps them safe this time around.
happy sunday ! we're still around an accepting new faces at lake stillwater, so why not give us a peak? stillwaterfm is brand new limited run skeleton rp ! things have picked up ten years after jamie novak’s mysterious drowning, when his friends reunited for the first time in 10 years to to honor another lost friend, harper chen. read up on our current plot drop here before its too late …
𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 ! welcome back to lake stillwater POPPY MCGUINNESS , be sure to stay away from the lake… lucy boynton is now taken. please submit your account within 24 hours or your role(s) will be reopened! feel free to reach out if you need more time.
⌜lucy boynton. 30. cis female. she/her.⌟ ╱ was that POPPY MCGUINNESS i just saw wandering around lake stillwater ? you know the SCARDY CAT? odd … i never imagined they’d be back in town, especially after everything that happened last time. but i guess it makes sense, considering they've always been known for being RELIABLE and THOUGHTFUL. still, you'd think they'd be more cautious—especially since they’re also quite SENSITIVE and NERVOUS, but then again that explains, why they have never left the country. last i heard they were working as a LAB TECHNICIAN in SAN FRANCISCO… i wonder if that's where they picked up that FOUR LEAF CLOVER BRACELET they're always carrying around. nonetheless, with whatever happened on that lake all those years ago, they'd better hope the cabin keeps them safe this time around.
good morning / afternoon / evening ! we officially opened for in character interactions last night and can i just say ?? i'm absolutely obsessed with everything unfolding at lake stillwater … still!? we have 5 skeletons waiting to be claimed so, don’t miss your chance to join the mystery and make your mark on the story—we’d love to have you!
𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 ! welcome back to lake stillwater REMY JAMESON , be sure to stay away from the lake… timothee chalamet is now taken. please submit your account within 24 hours or your role(s) will be reopened! feel free to reach out if you need more time.
⌜timothee chalamet. 29. cismale. he/him.⌟ ╱ was that REMY JAMESON i just saw wandering around lake stillwater ? you know the CREEP ? odd … i never imagined they’d be back in town, especially after everything that happened last time. but i guess it makes sense, considering they've always been known for being IMAGINATIVE and LOYAL. still, they you'd think they'd be more cautious—especially since they’re also quite ALOOF and APATHETIC, but then again that explains, why he doesn't like to talk about his past, or let anyone see inside his journal. last i heard they were working as an AUTHOR in DELUTH … i wonder if that's where they picked up that JOURNAL they're always carrying around. nonetheless, with whatever happened on that lake all those years ago, they'd better hope the cabin keeps them safe this time around.
