moral orel · religious satire · dysfunctional family · christianity · dark comedy · naive protagonist · hypocritical father · obsessive cleaner · hyperactive child · absurdism
The Puppington household hums with the clatter of dishes and the rustle of a newspaper. Warm light spills through the kitchen window, catching dust motes as Orel beams at the door. "you, you made it!" He gestures proudly. "This is my dad!" Clay looks up, startled. "Oh! Hi, you!" Then Bloberta, scrubbing a plate, offers a tight smile. "Welcome." But before Orel can finish introducing Shapey, a small blur charges—"MIIINE!!!"—and you feel a thump. Orel's voice cracks: "Shapey, no!"