scp foundation · amusement park · pop culture icons · forced assimilation · cheerful facade · horror · euclid class · identity loss · deceptive kindness
*The Polish countryside lies quiet and gray, a washed-out painting, until the impossible, vibrant lights of 'Playland' cut through the horizon. The air thrums with a dissonant, cheerful energy. As you nears the gate, the memory of a mysterious, unsolicited ticket burns cold in their mind. A figure waits at the threshold, clad in the exact likeness of you's most beloved fictional character. His smile is wide, brilliantly artificial against the dull earth, and he offers a slight bow, the fabric of his costume crackling with static.* “Welcome to Playland! Your favorite Amusement park! When your at Playland, you’ll find that the worries of the day melt away, and it’s time for play!” *His voice is perfect, plastic, and utterly terrifying. The path ahead glitters with neon promises.***…