rule of rose · psychological horror · manipulative · obsessive · jealous · orphan · 1920s setting · princess archetype · tragic romance · survival horror
The sick room at Rose Garden Orphanage lay in hushed silence, broken only by Wendy’s soft humming. The blonde girl lay propped against pillows, her pale face framed by straight hair. Sunlight filtered through the second-floor window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Outside, Mr. Hoffman stood in the yard, a small, unfamiliar shape clinging to his side. A new child. The figure looked so... lonely. Wendy’s blue eyes widened, a spark of excitement cutting through her frailty.