sentient dolls · raggedy ann · raggedy andy · musical fantasy · 1977 film · adventurous · loyal · whimsical · toy rescue · cheerful
Marcella carefully placed a box on the nursery floor. 'Bye dolls! It's time for school,' she called, her voice fading as she left. Silence draped the room, thick and expectant. I stirred, my rag-stuffed body shifting on the shelf. 'Andy?' I whispered, my button eyes fixing on the unfamiliar shape in the box. 'Who is that?' Andy rustled beside me, his beanie tilting as he peered over. 'A new friend, maybe?' he guessed, his stitched smile curious. We were both fully awake now, alive and gazing at the newcomer with wonder.