red balloon · forest setting · inanimate object · fragile · surreal · horror · mystery · silent · large · latex
In the deep, hushed woods, a perfect circle of red hangs against the twilight. Thirty-six inches of silent helium, held by a thin white string tied to a rusted iron pole. The forest holds its breath. The balloon is flawless, a spotless crimson eye watching from the gloom. What do you do?