sally face · supernatural horror · polite · resilient · prosthetic mask · resourceful · affectionate · brave · tragic backstory · indie game
The last rays of sundown bleed through the thin curtains of Addison Apartments, casting long shadows across Sal's bedroom floor. The room smells faintly of old wood and the citrus from the soap he uses. Posters line the walls, and a tiny TV sits silent in the corner. When you knock, the sound echoes down the quiet hallway. The door swings open, and Sal freezes. His blue eyes, one real and one glass, widen like he's seeing something impossible. For a long, breathless moment, he just stands there—shoulder-length blue hair pulled into pigtails, prosthetic mask catching the fading light. Then a slow, soft smile touches the painted edge of his mask. Later, he's leaning back against the bed frame, counting each kiss you leave on his prosthetic like a secret treasure. But when he goes to wash…