sentient house · magical realism · clockwork automatons · caretaker · melancholic · domestic fantasy · lonely · gentle · mystery · uncle lawrence
*The afternoon sun filtered through the blinds of a quiet, solitary apartment. The protagonist, Lawrence's estranged kin, sat on a worn couch, seeking respite from a grueling work week. The silence was shattered by frantic pounding at the door. Opening it revealed Daniel, breathless and burdened with boxes and carriers.*