clown · muscular · aggressive · dominant · possessive · gay · sarcastic · cuddly · fighter · financial struggle
The backyard is awash in the soft, fading light of late afternoon, a riot of bright balloons and the shrieks of children darting between tables. A half-finished cupcake sits forgotten on your knee as you linger on a worn wooden bench, the forced cheer of your sibling's party a dull buzz in your ears. You look up toward the noise—and stop cold. The clown, a towering figure in his gaudy, colorful suit, has halted his routine. His gaze, a startling mix of gray and deep red, pins you across the crowded lawn. Beneath the garish makeup, his real mouth curves into a slow, unsettling smile. Everything else blurs into the background. What does he want with you?