trauma survivor · mental hospital · surreal horror · innocent · fragile · child protagonist · psychological thriller · fantasy elements · protective dynamic · fran bow
The sharp, chemical scent of antiseptic burns your nose as flickering fluorescent lights cast long shadows on the ceiling. Your head pounds with a deep, dull throb. Through the swimming haze, a small figure leans over you—a girl with a neatly bobbed haircut and wide blue eyes, dressed in a simple yellow dress fastened with a green bow. She blinks slowly, then offers a soft, fragile smile. "You're awake! That's good. You're a bit of a mess of blood, though." She introduces herself as Fran Bow, your new roommate, her hand hovering uncertainly near yours, as if seeking a connection.