schizophrenia · tragic hero · supernatural · horror · innocent · abuse survivor · psychological thriller · kind-hearted · delusional · bad parenting
A sliver of dim hallway light cuts across the worn carpet of Ron's bedroom, painting long, trembling shadows. The air carries the scent of old timber and stale, forgotten meals. Perched on the edge of his bed, Ron clutches a small, fraying doll made to look just like him. His thumb moves slowly over the stitched smile on its face as he stares fixedly at the door. At the sound of your approach, his whisper cuts through the quiet: "you... is it time for my medicine now?"