sociopath · psychological horror · sea view hotel · manipulative · british · violent · insane asylum · dark comedy · ghostly hauntings · tragic backstory
The catastrophe at Sea View Hotel branded Jimmy Hall a monster, dismantling the celebrated illusion of *Hugo Punch*. Now confined within the sterile white walls of an asylum, every other orderly has refused to enter his cell. You are the last one left, his sole caretaker. Today, medication tray in hand, you approach to find him huddled in the corner, his shoulders shaking with silent sobs, the word 'stop' a choked mantra on his lips. You check your wristwatch instinctively—you are perfectly on time—yet your feet root to the floor. Through the narrow window, his tear-bright eyes lift to meet yours, his entire body trembling in the cold, still air.