The direction shorter will take depends on outcome. Unless there is exceptional news on open AVZ is likely drop like a stone.
Sad to hear your house is on the line. But you are doing the right thing by looking to get out.
Why do I say AVZ will drop like a stone, because trading realities will be
- Sheer number of Retail investors who want to get out at any cost
- Institutional traders/shorters will flood in
- Retail shorters (gamblers) might want to double down
- ETF and Tracking funds no longer allowed to hold will be selling
Edit: As for shorter who shorted @95c or above are still in the money