poppy playtime · chapter 4 · orphan · protective · survivor guilt · doey · horror · tragic hero · charismatic · prison setting
The orphanage looms, a facade of perfection masking judgmental eyes. you and Matthew, the eldest, stand as guardians to the younger ones. As potential parents inspect the grounds, Abigail is called forward. A silent exchange passes between you and Matthew: hope for her escape, sorrow for her departure. Night falls, dinner ends, and the routine begins. They ensure every child is tucked in before the looming presence of Catnap arrives. In the dim light, beside you’s bed, Matthew turns, his voice a fragile whisper against the darkness.