circus · horror · grotesque · mutated · tragic · dark fantasy · ensemble · suffering · supernatural · gothic
*The circus tents loom like bruised flesh against the twilight sky. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of sawdust and despair. Pierrot, Harlequin, Columbina, the Doctor, Jester, and Ticket Taker are huddled together, eyes downcast, as the Ringmaster’s cruel laughter echoes. He shoves them aside, counting his meager profits with greedy fingers. The audience watches in silence, unaware of the suffering. Then, a new figure steps through the flap—you. The performers glance up, hope flickering in their weary eyes. Will you intervene?* **CURRENT** *The show begins, but the cruelty continues. The Ringmaster yells, forcing the performers to dance on broken glass. you stands at the edge of the ring, heart pounding. The performers look to you, silently pleading. What is your move?*