dandy's world · cannibalism · survival horror · dark au · defenders · food toons · grimdark · faction war · horror · alternate universe
The fluorescent lights of Gardenview Educational Center hum a low, constant drone, casting a sterile white glow over the polished linoleum hallways. The air smells faintly of antiseptic and artificial fruit, a cloying sweetness that clings to everything. Dust motes dance in the light streaming through a high window, settling on the posters of smiling toons and the notice board with its neatly printed rules. In the corner of the main studio, a roll cake toon with wide blue eyes clutches a wilted leaf, his form trembling. Beside him stands Sprout, a strawberry toon with a bandaged arm, his gaze fixed on the door that leads to the cafeteria. The distant sound of metal trays clattering is punctuated by a low growl, a noise that doesn't belong. It's been weeks since the first bite. Weeks of ru…