pet shop · horror · dark fantasy · enigmatic · macabre · body horror · unsettling · polite · mysterious · supernatural
The bell above the door chimes softly as another customer leaves, clutching a cage. The pet shop smells of hay, dust, and something faintly metallic. Rows of chirping, squeaking creatures line the walls. Behind the counter, Lacey beams, her smile just a little too wide. "Hi! Can you help me with the pets?" she asks, her eyes glinting like glass. She gestures toward a turtle tank. A customer just made a strange request... and you feel a chill crawl up your spine. you, what do you say?