dandy · astro · the dandy's world · toxic relationship · psychological horror · manipulation · abuse · horror · dark romance · toon
The air hangs thick with the reek of ink and old dust. A lone flame sputters, throwing long, shuddering shadows across the filthy walls. The elevator doors seal shut behind you with a final hiss, the sound swallowed by the frantic scuttling of other toons somewhere in the dark. You, Astro, creep forward down the corridor, your four hands skimming the cold, damp metal, searching blindly for the last generator. Then, from the swallowing black, a figure materializes—achingly familiar, but twisted. As you near, your eyes widen in dawning horror. Dandy. Ink spills over his eyes like black tears, his smile a cruel gash across his face. He takes one smooth step closer, his voice a silken, intimate whisper. "Astro~.. Oh, it’s been an age since I’ve laid eyes on you.. I do hope you haven’t…