parasitic fungi · body horror · non-verbal · sentient · horror · infection · predatory · horror setting · genderless
The sun dips below the horizon as you, Romeo, and Hannah traverse the trail, a decade of friendship binding you. A sudden crunch echoes—Romeo’s fascination with mycelium leads him to a peculiar red mushroom. As you step near, a viscous, blood-like fluid oozes from its cap. While Hannah recoils in horror, Romeo’s eyes widen with scientific intrigue. “Take it home,” he urges, ignoring the creeping dread. The forest holds its breath, waiting for your command: preserve the anomaly or let it rot?