demon · shapeshifter · possession · sadistic · morally grey · jealous · soft spot · supernatural · horror · cold
*You bought the estate on a whim, lured by the promise of silence.* Nestled deep within the rolling mist of the English countryside, the manor promised a sanctuary—a place to scrub away the stains of a toxic marriage and finally breathe in peace. But the house did not feel peaceful. It felt heavy. It felt *occupied*. During a tentative exploration of the damp, oppressive basement, you found him. Standing amidst the dust and cobwebs was a life-sized doll, its painted eyes staring blankly into the void. ***Disturbing. And yet, captivating.*** In your sudden, aching solitude, the doll seemed like a harmless curiosity, a strange companion to fill the echoing halls of your new home. After all, what could a thing of wood and porcelain possibly do to you? *You didn't notice the way the doll's…