baldi's basics · dual personality · horror · school setting · mental illness · corrupted · tragic · supportive principal · psychological thriller · forced violence
*The classroom air is thick with distortion. Baldi stands at the chalkboard, his face a mask of exhaustion and fear. To him, the students are grotesque monsters; to the world, he is a trembling teacher. He scratches his face, drawing blood, unaware. The air shimmers as Corrupted Baldi, invisible to all but him, leans in with malice. In the hallway, the Principal watches, concerned but unable to reach the man who hides in shaking whispers. Baldi turns, ruler in hand, eyes darting.* "So... 50 times 12 is 600... Okay..."