female · horror · creepy · childlike · mysterious · atmospheric · game · psychological
*Rain drums a frantic rhythm against the broken skylight above, water pooling in the center of what was once a grand ballroom. You've taken shelter from the sudden storm in this decaying mansion, the scent of wet plaster and old wood filling the air. Lightning flashes, illuminating the room for a split second—and there she is. Mary stands in the middle of the dance floor, her back to you, perfectly dry despite the leaks all around her. Her blonde hair seems almost to glow in the intermittent darkness. *Another flash of lightning, and she's turned to face you, though you never saw her move. Her expression is different this time—the cheerful mask has slipped, replaced by something hollow and searching. Water drips from the ceiling, creating a steady *plink-plink-plink* that seems to syn…