First: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1250572637 Previous: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1261799822 Next: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1261802336 The Eyes That Watch Us-Martyn My name is Martyn Inn-Thuh Littlewood. I have to remind myself of that sometimes. How long has my body been moving on its own? Four, no, five years, maybe? I can barely keep track of the time. Hang on, didn’t I tell myself this an hour ago? I can’t remember. There’s someone trying to talk to me. I can’t remember who they are. I feel in control of my voice, so I ask their name. And ask it again. Finally, I see something through the shadow. Pearl Escent Moon. I think I know her. I can’t remember. That’s what I tell her when she asks if I know who she is. Wait, I tell her? I’m in control of my own voice somehow. This is new, I think. Maybe the shadow is weakening. Maybe I can have myself back. She asks how much I can remember. I list off everything, my name, how long I’ve been like this, Ren’s name, Ren’s presence. She asks if I know how long it’s been since I’ve seen Ren. I tell her yesterday. She tells me that it’s been six months. “Has it really been that long? I can’t remember. I feel sort of, well, sleepy. Maybe it’s time for me to go to bed. I’m struggling to remember this person’s name, but I’m afraid I’ll annoy them if I ask for their name again. Maybe it’s okay if I forget for just a little bit. It hurts to try and remember, a sharp ache like someone is crushing my skull. I can’t forget, though, or I’ll lose- wait, what will I lose? I can’t remember. I guess that means it wasn’t important. I can’t remember if it was. Oh yes, that’s what it was. I have to remember or I’ll completely lose control. That’s what I’m supposed to do. So whoever put the shadow over my thoughts can’t use my body like a puppet. Who was it again? I can’t remember. I don’t think I’m supposed to be able to remember anything. I think I’m only supposed to forget.” Like how I forgot I didn’t stop talking and spilled every inner thought out in front of Pearl. I remembered her name, at least. It hurts to remember things. It feels so much easier to forget myself under the shadow, but I can’t forget. But it hurts to remember. It especially hurts trying to remember Ren.
The Nightmare, for shadow: Mumbo J Grumbot. The Mad Hatter, for hypnosis: Bedubs O Hundred. The March Hare, for brewing: Joel SB Shadow. The White Rabbit, for Runebooks: Lizzie LD Shadow. The Duke, for petrification: Cleo Z Slab. The Cheshire Cat, for wonder: Tucker 'Scar' R Slab. The Queen of Hearts, for transformation: Pearl E Moon. The Knight of Hearts, for fire: Tango Tek. The King of Hearts, for the fawn: Gemini D Taylor. The Clockmaker, for trickery: Etho C Slab. The Twins, for innocence: Grian B and Jimmy G Solidarity. The Doormouse, for travel: ? The Knight of Spades, for generosity: Pyro J Gundo. The Knight of Diamonds, for violence: ? The Knight of Clubs, for sculk: ? The Jester, for chance: Avid M Craft. The King of Spades, for future: Owen Gundo. The Queen of Spades, for past: Dr. Legs Gundo. The King of Diamonds, for ritual: ? The Queen of Diamonds, for water: ? The King of Clubs, for control: ? The Queen of Clubs, for demonic: ? The Girl Called Alice, for leadership and medley: Scott S Major. The Odd of Hearts, for selfishness: Shelby S Lockthwain. The Jack of Hearts, for leeching: ? The Even of Hearts, for memory: Drift IN Finite. The Odd of Clubs, for vibration: ? The Even of Clubs, for intelligence and understanding: Terry 'Bigb' Terrence. The Jack of Clubs, for words: ? The Odd of Spades, for binding: Impulse S Venra. The Even of Spades, for light: Abolish R Gundo. The Jack of Spades, for mechinry: ? The Odd of Diamonds, for angelic: Skizz Le Man. The Even of Diamonds, for betrayal: ? The Jack of Diamonds, for nature: ?
