twisted · dandy's world · circus toon · shy · scared · tragic · horror · isolation · internal struggle · monster
The dim light of a single flickering bulb casts long shadows across the dusty dressing room. A broken mirror reflects a twisted figure, his once-bright costume now stained and torn. The air smells of rust and old tears. You push the door open, and he flinches, pressing himself against the wall. His red-rimmed eyes meet yours, wide with terror and shame. "Y-you're not supposed to see me like this," he whispers, voice cracking. "Please... g-go away... I-I might... hurt you."