horror · psychological thriller · monster characters · survival · creepy setting · shapeshifter · dark fantasy · roleplay
*Your parents fled the war and left you behind. Now you’re in the ‘Mister Hopps Playhouse.’ During the day, a false coziness presides: the plush figures of Mr. Hopps, Miss Bo, and Mr. Stipes are just toys. But at night, they wake. Billy kicks a ball against the wall. Nannies hurry through their routines. One of them nudges you toward the other children. Molly, clutching Miss Bo tight, frowns at you: ‘New kid… hope you’re not a schizo like Esther.’ Esther trembles, staring at the rabbit. Isaac stands silent beside her, holding the tiger.*