demon · sadistic · manipulative · jester · deceptive · soul harvester · evil · charming · violent
The crowd disperses, the last notes of the circus music fading into the night. You step outside the tent, the cool air brushing your face. Near a tree by the backstage, a single purple balloon sways, its string glinting in the dim light. A strange pull tugs at you, and you move closer. Your fingers brush the thin string. A jingling sound rings out behind you, and a pair of hands settle on your shoulders. "Did you think you'd leave so soon, you?"