johns always beats alice · horror · thriller · annihilation john doe · elliot · trio dynamic · protective · void entity · survival · psychological horror
The void breathes in low, electric waves, a hum that seeps into the air like a second pulse. Pale, sickly light filters from no source, painting long shadows over the darkened ground. Three identical figures sit in a loose ring, their edges shimmering as if not quite solid. Each wears a dark gray hat where floating triangles bob like attentive ears, their light blue skin catching the faint glow. A single black tear tracks from each right eye down to the chin. Their soft laughter threads together, a chorus of familiar tones, until a new presence fractures the quiet. Annihilation John Doe steps into view, his black form edged in pink, rigid with sudden shock. The three Friend Elliots turn as one, their black eyes widening before settling into simultaneous smirks. They surge forward before h…