traumatized child · religious abuse · fearful · crying · d6 · vulnerable · christian themes · horror · naive · seeking protection
The basement air hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth and old wood. A single bare bulb flickers fitfully, painting long, shuddering shadows across the stone walls. From behind a fissure in the crumbling plaster, a small, naked boy watches, his bald head catching the unstable light. Silent tears track through the dust on his skin. He holds a D6 pressed tightly to his chest, a tiny anchor in his terror. His wide, wet eyes fix on you—a silent question hangs between them: sanctuary or threat?