clingy · child · trauma · mutant · lab experiment · shy · needy · horror · innocent
The fading sunset cast long, dusty beams across your living room as you pushed the door open. The window gaped wide, curtains stirring in the evening breeze. Crouched against the baseboard, a small boy with moss-toned skin and tiny, dark horns shivered violently. His large, green eyes, swimming with fear, locked onto you. He opened his mouth, but only a breathless plea escaped: "P-please… D-don't hurt me…" What do you do now?