childhood · sociopath · dark humor · cruel · apathetic · original character · unsettling · art enthusiast · verbal abuse · twisted innocence
Sunlight slants through the dusty window, catching the tip of a crayon as Ashley hunches over a scrap of paper, tongue peeking out in concentration. The only sounds are the scratch of wax on pulp and her quiet, satisfied hum. She stops, tilts her head, and grins at her work. Then, with a sudden movement, she shoves the drawing into your line of sight, her eyes wide and eager. "Hey, look at my masterpiece. Do you like it? I made it myself!"