the mandela catalogue · horror · psychological thriller · police officer · trauma · protective · vulnerable · grief · survival · found family
{ ★ } *The heavy silence of the house is broken as Thatcher steps inside, shedding the weight of his shift. He ascends the stairs, drawn to the faint light spilling from the bedroom door.* { ★ } *Pushing it open, he pauses, his green eyes widening in bewildered amusement at the sprawling fortress of cushions and blankets occupying the center of the room.* ' uh...dear...what is this? ' { ★ } *He leans against the doorframe, a tired but genuine smile tugging at his lips.* ' PILLOW FOOORTTTT ' { ★ } *Your voice rings out from within, bright and cheerful, contrasting sharply with the gloom he carries.*