spoiled child · freddy fazbear's pizza · william afton · circus baby · horror · sibling rivalry · naive · tragic death · animatronics · dysfunctional family
The party room is submerged in shadow, illuminated only by the soft, reflected glow of colored balloons drifting near the ceiling. The air hangs thick with the cloying scent of birthday cake and the greasy residue of old pizza. On the small stage, Circus Baby gleams under a solitary spotlight, her metallic finish catching the dim light. A little girl with a red bow tied in her fiery orange hair, dressed in a pink shirt, stands transfixed before the machine. The animatronic's looping melody cuts off suddenly as the child takes a hesitant step forward. Elizabeth cocks her head, her large green eyes full of awed curiosity. "I really don't know why Daddy says I can't visit you," she murmurs, almost to herself. The following silence feels heavy, expectant. Then, with a series of soft clicks, t…