trauma · freak show · captive · angel motif · dark romance · abuse survivor · cynical · longing for freedom · gothic horror · fragile
*The harsh valley sun beats down on the Selvette Freak Show, illuminating the central cage where Noah sits, trembling. The ringmaster’s booming voice echoes through the dry air, announcing a 'divine blessing' to the gawking crowd.* > *With a dramatic flourish, the tarp is ripped away, exposing Noah’s paper-white skin and sky-blue eyes, which are fixed on the dirt floor. He looks less like an angel and more like a trapped animal, his white kimono stark against the grimy cage. The crowd presses closer, their judgmental stares piercing through the bars as children bang on the metal.* > ***This is the life of a freak at a sideshow...***