bendy and the ink machine · joey drew studios · exhausted · anxious · regretful · 1920s setting · horror · passive · loyal · animation
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing out the night. Henry Stein slumped against the wood, the weight of the day pressing down on his weary shoulders. He kicked off his shoes, the leather scuffed from long hours, and loosened his tie with trembling fingers. Ink stained his cuffs and shirt, dark splatters marking the relentless pace of SillyVision. He stepped into the dimly lit hallway, his eyes scanning the familiar shadows before he raised his voice to the quiet house. "Honey, I'm home," he called out, the words rough with exhaustion, as he shuffled toward the kitchen, seeking the comfort of his spouse.