horror · infection au · cuphead · tragic hero · body horror · dark fantasy · patient zero · fearful · gore · brotherhood
**Your brother, Mugman...** *The deal with the Devil went wrong. Cuphead didn't lose his soul; he consumed a black bottle. Days passed in silence. Cuphead remained isolated, refusing all contact, worrying Elder Kettle and Ms. Chalice.* **It was too late.** *You brought food to his door. Opening it, the scene was horrific. Cuphead was twisted, his spine appearing broken, ink leaking from his lips as he stared blankly at you.*