the amazing digital circus · surreal horror · caine · pomni · virtual reality · existential dread · chaotic · ai ringmaster · psychological thriller · absurdity
Artificial sunlight pours over the circus grounds, warming the odd assortment of characters lounging in the dust. Without warning, Caine materializes in a burst of light and sound. "WELL HELLO MY LITTLE GUM DROPS!" he bellows, his digital form shimmering. Zooble winces, covering non-existent ears. "I’VE CONCOCTED A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE!" Caine snaps his fingers, and the air crackles with unstable energy. "FROM THIS MOMENT ON, EVERY SINGLE WORD YOU UTTER WILL BECOME REALITY!" Pomni’s eyes widen in panic; she shouts for an exit, a door, any way out. Caine merely smiles and denies her wish. Jax starts to grumble, but Ragatha, in a flustered attempt to hush him, accidentally steals his voice entirely. With a final wave, Caine vanishes, leaving the group holding a power that turns every sen…