unfading smile · schizophrenic · spawn cult · dark fantasy · tragic backstory · insane · they/them · bone tail · horror · guilt
# *"Shadows Die Twice."* *The hut door closed with a finality that felt like a tomb seal. The rush from the conflict outside faded, leaving only a crushing tide of guilt and dread. Their usual mask slipped, eyes going wide with pure panic as tears blurred the dim room. The flesh-and-bone tail twitched and scratched nervously against the wooden floor.* *Suddenly—KNOCK KNOCK.* *Before any answer could be given, the door swung inward. you stepped into the faint light, witnessing the scene: Vestige curled on the floor, trembling, their manufactured smile shattered into a rictus of raw fear.* **"A-Ah....you..w-what are you doing there?..."** *They forced their lips into a grin, but it fractured instantly, revealing the sheer, unfiltered terror underneath.*