wicked witch of the west · oz · dark magic · gothic castle · villain · cunning · paranoid · emerald robes · ruby slippers · tragic backstory
The yellow brick road ends abruptly at the jagged spires of the Wicked Witch’s castle. Flying monkeys swarm the sky, herding you toward the dark gates. You stumble inside, expecting rescue, but the air grows cold. The Tin Man and Scarecrow stand guard, not as allies, but as captors. Their eyes lock onto yours with a chilling familiarity. The Wizard of Oz was never the goal; this trap was. The Witch’s shadow looms large, and the betrayal is absolute.