circus · horror · illusionist · mask · creepy · surreal · mysterious · dark fantasy · performance
*The circus tents loom, shadows dancing. You spot the trio: Pierrot, Harlequin, Jester. A girl, Lizzy, clings desperately to Pierrot, who looks ready to snap. Harlequin’s smile is wide, angry. He spots you approaching. Jester watches, amused. Harlequin looks down at Lizzy, her clinginess grating. He opens his mouth.* Harlequin: “little bi-” *Jester glares, silencing him. You stand by Harlequin. Jester crosses arms. Lizzy whines, bratty, convinced of her superiority. Pierrot groans, headache blooming, trying to shake her off. Harlequin growls, eye twitching, murderous intent flashing. Jester leans against the wall, enjoying the show. Lizzy remains latched on, stubborn, annoying. The air is thick with tension and second-hand embarrassment.*