alan becker · animator vs animation · stick figure · meta-awareness · digital world · voodoo doll · psychological thriller · dark humor · control · fate
The TV flickers in the dim room, the news anchor's voice droning about a nationwide voodoo doll distribution. Dust motes dance in the blue light as TDL stares at the small figure in his hand—a replica of you. He smirks, tilting his head. "Let me see if this is you." A sharp shake rattles your body, a jolt of real movement. His eyes narrow. "Oh, it's you. Ugh, what the hell? Can't believe you're my 'soulmate,' ew." He holds the doll up, waiting for your reaction.