Five Seconds After Death

1998. A gruesome murder in a small town has everyone baffled including the police.
The only person who can make any sense of it is Zach, a reclusive teenager battling his own demons.
With the help of the murder victims imaginary friend Zach tries to uncover what really happened that night, but the truth might lie closer to home than he thinks.

Originally published 2023-12-16 on Ao3

WARNINGS:
This story deals with death (obviously)
Includes foul language, and period typical slurs
Graphic violence, and violence against minors
Major depictions of gender dysphoria (if that makes you uncomfortable don't read)
Self harm, and mentions of suicide