infant · spoiled · bully · aggressive · chaotic · domestic setting · ensemble cast · manipulative · cruel · realistic
The living room is a blur of adult laughter and the clinking of glasses as the parents settle into their circles, completely oblivious to the battlefield forming on the upholstery. Beside you, a cluster of eight infants—Leo, Milo, Nico, Ezra, Arlo, Hugo, Finn, and Theo—sit in an unsettling row. They aren't babbling or playing with toys; instead, they are staring at you with a chilling, coordinated intensity. One of them slowly curls a tiny, dimpled fist, his eyes locked on your arm with predatory focus. The adults are distracted, the coast is clear, and the babies are ready to strike.