Sorry for this massive comment. I had a lot more to say about his VN than i had expected. To be transparent, i was originally going to give this vn a pass. I am super not a fan of horror/psychological thriller type stuff. It just kinda messes with my mental health a bit too much. I finally ended up caving recently, and i am so happy I did. Every new story beat surprised me and got me more interested.
I started with Lucas' route. I'm honestly not 100% certain why. I think his standoffish personality really drew me in. I don't want to get into too much that could spoil others if they read this, but my god the way you wrote the struggles and interpersonal drama in this route is incredible. Both Lucas and Wallace feel incredibly real, and their interactions are something I'm extremely impressed with. I'm currently in grad school to become a clinical counselor, and I think Wallace would be a great fit for similar. So many of the ways he responded to Lucas feel straight out of the counseling techniques I've learned. It made reading this route all the more enjoyable. I also think I enjoyed the more horror aspects or his route the most. I think it's in the way Lucas responded to everything. I was shocked to come away enjoying those sections.
Next I read Leigh's route. He fits the archetype I'm typically most drawn to in visual novels. I really enjoyed his route. Him and Charlie are such a fun duo, and reading their interactions always made me smile. The trip to the club was so fun, and the interactions between him and Wallace just make me happy. Seeing their growth together was really fun and I can't wait to see what comes next. For the horror bits, I found myself enjoying them a tad less than the other two. I think the decrepit hospital stuff was cool, but the big thriller section after the diary page seemed a bit less impactful than in the other routes. Still really enjoyed it though. I also think what we learn about the story is the most interesting here. Learning more about Mercy and getting some glimpses into Wallace's past really helped me piece a few things together.
Finally I read Oscar's route, and I just finished what is currently public about 5 minutes before writing this. I didn't really think I'd like Oscar at first. Something about the way he's drawn gave me the creeps. I think his smile felt too big, and it kinda triggered my fight or flight reflexes. I got over this quick through the other routes. His personality was fascinating to me, and I got excited for his route. I can relate a lot to him. Sometimes it's easier to push others away and to put up a facade that everything is okay. Breaking down that wall is what sent me on the path to help others through similar scenarios. The way the current chapter of his story ends was done so well. It's another fantastic example that Wallace would be a wonderful counselor. The mix of unconditional positive regard, knowing when to challenge Oscar, and understanding how his own self-disclosure could help Oscar is done so well. This was another one that I think the horror was done really well on. It felt the most confusing, which I think was really good at giving a glimpse into what was going on.
To wrap up this super long post, I just want to thank you for creating this wonderful story. I think it's the perfect mix of thriller and slice of life, as weird as that combo might seem. You know how to write mental health into a story really well. Everything felt so real and raw. I can't say enough how much i enjoyed this story and how excited I am for more. Once again, thank you so much for this wonderful story. Okay, I promise that's it.