Alicia’s Witness

This flow follows Alicia Brooks from skeptical observer to trusted witness and co-conspirator.

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The Artist’s Approach

The Artist’s Approach Tabitha Moore approaches Alicia Brooks after recognizing the artist hidden beneath her withdrawn presentation. Unlikely Contact Alicia expects condescension but receives focused attention and respect. Creative Alliance The conversation begins the collaboration that becomes their friendship.

Goblina Partnership

Goblina Partnership Tabitha Moore proposes that Alicia Brooks illustrate Goblina and help turn its fantasy world into a visual project. Shared Language Writing and drawing give both girls a way to discuss exclusion without speaking directly about themselves. Mutual Exposure The project gradually makes their private wounds visible to one another.

The Shooting Witness

The Shooting Witness Alicia Brooks freezes during the South Main Shooting but stays close enough to receive the radio and assist the emergency call. Fear Her terror is not weakness; it records the event without turning away. Evidence Her photograph and testimony later protect the truth of Tabitha’s rescue.

The Future Drawing

The Future Drawing Alicia Brooks realizes Tabitha Moore knows the details of Alicia’s private future artwork. Impossible Knowledge The revelation breaks Alicia’s assumption that Tabitha’s time-travel story is merely invention. Trust Alicia becomes the first friend willing to hold the secret without demanding perfect proof.

Shared Vigil

Shared Vigil Alicia Brooks continues to visit and defend Tabitha Moore after the baseball-bat assault and near-death coma. Grief She cannot draw, cry, or easily speak while fearing Tabitha is gone. Commitment Her loyalty survives uncertainty, jealousy, and the frightening possibility that the future story is real.

First day at Springton High School

September 1998

1998, October 1

Late October 1998

After the Halloween attack