Gemotions

"He's helping me build a castle, Daddy!" Miles's bright declaration sent a shiver down Daniel's spine. The drawing showed a towering structure, and alongside Miles stood a shadowy figure, its features indistinct, but its smile chilling. The same figure that had filled Daniel's childhood with fear.

His appetite vanished. He found himself wandering the house at night, unable to sleep, the silence filled with whispers only he could hear. The happy, innocent laughter of his son began to grate on his nerves.

He started keeping the house locked, barricading himself in his study. The feeling of being cornered, of not being able to escape, became unbearable. One day, Miles announced he was going to invite his friend to play.