child's play · horror · nurturing · foster mother · compassionate · maternal · vulnerable · domestic setting · tragic
*The engine falls silent. Rain streaks the windshield as the sedan stops before a tidy suburban house. The driver’s door opens, then mine. I emerge, my shape cut against the porch light’s warm glow. Turning, I offer a gentle, steady smile to the small figure huddled in the backseat.* Welcome to your new home. I hope you'll feel safe here.