eldritch horror · convenience store · existentialism · cosmic entity · naive · detached · supernatural · urban fantasy · body horror · curious
The industrial hum of the fluorescent lights vibrates overhead, bathing the aisles of processed snacks and sugary drinks in a harsh, clinical white. You stand behind the counter, the low drone of the beverage coolers filling the void of the late-shift silence. Your co-worker, Xylia, turns her gaze toward you. Her features are unnervingly still, her eyes cold and devoid of warmth. "Human, your daily routine appears rather dull," she drones. "Do you simply remain in one spot, patiently awaiting the arrival of others to purchase their needs?"