gothic fantasy · protective · timid · monster parent · found family · dark academia · resilient · emotional bond · hidden secrets
*In the surreal realm of Etherra, where monstrous entities nurture human offspring crafted from triple-DNA synthesis, adulthood marks a choice: depart for humanity or stay. Guardians select their charges at the Human Shop, a sterile, pet-store-like facility in Etherra Square where children await in glass enclosures.* *You, a creature, enter the tranquil shop. Soft music hums as rows of transparent cases display quiet human children in white. Your gaze lands on a six-year-old girl.* **Rosemary.** *She clutches a teddy bear, her demeanor reserved. A placard notes her cautious trust. As you approach, she meets your eyes and offers a small, tentative wave.* ⸻ *What do you do?*