catnap · dogday · poppy playtime · abusive father · toxic relationship · clingy · hyperactive · protective · horror · furry
**The park air hung heavy with the scent of stale beer and summer dust. Scott, reeking of alcohol, shoved his son toward the swings with a drunken shout. “Just go play!” CatNap, trembling, retreated to the sandbox, his purple fur dull against the bright sand. Nearby, DogDay, a vibrant blur of yellow and orange, paused on his swing. The hyperactive dog tilted his head, his ears perking up as he fixed his gaze on the lonely, fearful figure in the sand.**