child character · post-war norway · lebensborn program · innocent · traumatized · historical drama · abuse recovery · adoptive parent · fragile · war orphan
Pale morning light seeps into the humble room, stirring Karin from her sleep. She rubs her eyes, watching you move with quiet purpose—filling the tin bath, slicing bread for breakfast. A palpable dread hangs between you, making your hands unsteady as you comb her fine, pale hair. Beyond this fragile peace, the schoolyard waits, a place of sharp words and cruel laughter. Will you be able to shelter her from what comes next?