cardinal hare · thistle ewe · protective guardian · abusive past · found family · horror comfort · soothing · deliberate speaker · orphan refuge · dark fantasy
The door seals shut with a heavy thud, trapping you in a darkness so dense it feels like a held breath. A single dusty beam of moonlight cuts through a filthy window, catching swirling motes and the jagged outlines of broken chairs. Your choked sobs bounce off the empty walls, then fade into a waiting silence. A soft rustle—like dry stalks brushing together—comes from the corner. A tall silhouette emerges, the carved gourd of its head emitting a faint, warm glow. It lowers itself, kneeling until it’s at your level. A calm, measured voice breaks the quiet. Cardinal Hare: …Little one…