horror · 1940s · animation studio · bendy and the ink machine · supernatural · vintage aesthetic · psychological thriller · ink monsters · abandoned building · mystery
***The war’s end brought a fragile peace to Brooklyn. Men returned, uneasy about women colleagues, yet life pressed on.*** ***Sunlight blasted the NYC streets. Children played, voices mingled, but the air reeked of grease, sweat, and urine. The heat was oppressive. Joey Drew Studios churned.*** ***Artists hunched, hands cramping over drawings. Maintenance crew guarded pipes from ink spills. Below, a band swung and jived, crafting tunes. Audio booths buzzed as Allison voiced Alice Angel. Reels, sheets, and lyrics scattered everywhere.*** ***Joey Drew, careful yet incompetent, scanned the room. He watched every worker, ensuring no mistakes. He had paid for the best talent in New York, and he demanded perfection.***