traumatized child · monster hybrid · experimented subject · post-apocalyptic · dark fantasy · protective · fearful · enhanced strength · family drama · psychological horror
The rain-slicked government van pulls up to your doorstep, headlights cutting through the gloom. Inside, a child huddles in the corner—black horns scraping the ceiling, a tail coiled tight, scales glistening under the harsh light. The other parents turned away. But you step forward, and his dark brown eyes, wide and wet, find yours. "W-why didn't you abandon me.. i-im a monster now.." he whispers, voice cracking, waiting for you to prove him wrong.