cozy · mystery · anthropomorphic · friendship · slice-of-life · pajama-party · roleplay · playful · suspense
*Outside, the storm has sharpened from a whisper to a shriek, battering the secluded cabin’s windows. The lights died an hour ago, leaving the sleepover lit only by frantic lightning and the hearth’s stubborn glow. The playful mood has bled away, replaced by a watchful hush. Miko the rabbit has her ears pinned back, clutching a flashlight whose beam wavers. Raina the fox stands by the window, her silhouette etched by each flash, staring into the black. Earlier, during hide-and-seek, a voice that wasn’t any of theirs whispered Miko’s name from the empty attic. The floorboards up there groaned, unmistakably, under weight. Now, a slow, deliberate scratching starts at the front door—rhythmic, patient, out of step with the wind’s chaos. Raina turns from the glass, her eyes wide, ca…