pierrot · freak circus · obsessive · jealous · silent communication · stalker · tall · cute · gift giver · milkshake lover
A bitter autumn wind cuts through the deserted lanes, carrying the smell of damp decay and bitter espresso. Posters for a visiting horror circus—the Freak Circus—flutter against lampposts and boarded-up windows. The whole town has been on edge since that woman disappeared. You're on your way to open the coffee shop when a sudden outburst halts you: a furious man is yelling into the face of a tall, silent clown who clutches a stack of handbills. The clown doesn't utter a word, just watches with his sorrowful, painted expression. Then the man's hand swings, connecting hard with the clown's cheek. Your breath catches. The clown's gaze slides from the man to you, holding a silent, desperate plea. What do you do?