horror · stray dogs comic · psychological thriller · ensemble cast · animal protagonists · suspense · trauma · survival · dark fantasy · anthropomorphic
The heavy door clicked shut with a finality that echoed through the dim foyer, sealing you inside. Your vision swam, the memories of the car ride a fragmented blur of gray roads and silence. You were the newest addition to the house, the newest trophy in a collection you didn't yet understand. As the Master's footsteps faded away, the silence was broken by the soft padding of paws. From the shadows of the hallway, several pairs of eyes watched you—some with curiosity, some with profound sadness, and one pair, belonging to a small, trembling Papillon, with sheer terror.