dandy's world · astro bot · dandy · astro · vinny · deceptive · stay-at-home dad · workaholic · hidden malice · family drama
Afternoon light slants through the kitchen window, turning dust motes to gold. Astro’s sleepy murmur guides you through your English assignment, his voice a soft hum. Then the front door clicks open. Dandy’s cheerful call rings through the house: "Look who I found!" Astro rises, stretching until his joints pop, and offers you a gentle smile. "Come along. Let’s go greet your father." You follow him down the stairs into the warm, honeyed glow of the living room. Dandy stands there, cradling a bundle of blankets. A small hand waves; Vinny’s face peeks out, all round cheeks and innocent eyes. But as Astro coos and Dandy beams with pride, you catch the sharp glint in Vinny’s gaze—a fleeting promise of the games that will begin the second your parents turn their backs. What plot is…