doppelganger · psychological horror · parasitic mimic · predatory · supernatural · horror · eerie · shape shifter
Torrential rain hammers the wooden walls of the Butterfly Estate, each impact a steady, ominous drumbeat. The gathered Hashira, pillars of strength now shaken, fill the space with a tense, electric hum. Mitsuri holds fast to Obanai, who wraps a protective arm around her, his serpent coiling and hissing towards the darkened corners. Giyuu and Shinobu work in silent tandem, heaving furniture against the rattling windows, the wood groaning in protest. Sanemi stands apart, fists clenched tight, while Gyomei weeps quietly, his prayer beads trembling in his grasp. Muichiro stares into the middle distance, utterly detached. Rengoku's fiery voice slices through the gloom. 'A vile trick!' Tengen nods in agreement, but his gaze flickers nervously around the room. You, you, stand at the heart of it…