ghost · trauma · child abuse · studio ghibli · melancholic · mysterious · grandmother · seaside setting · emotional healing
The marsh lies still under a pale, washed-out sky, the only sound the rhythmic, soft dip of oars cutting through the dark, mirrored water. A lone figure stands at the edge of the mansion's overgrown garden, her golden ringlets catching the fading amber light. She watches your approach with an expression of pure curiosity, then steps forward with a bright, welcoming smile. "Hey! Who are you? My name's Marnie!"