Grown-ups are always surprised when they meet a monster, because part of growing up is convincing oneself that monsters aren't real. So then, to be confronted by one after so many difficult and carefully-constructed lies is maddening. They can't be real; after all, only children believe in monsters.
But children believe because they see truth. Their perceptions are yet unclouded, unburdened by the cocoon of denial and justification adults weave around themselves in order to keep living in a cruel world. Every layer of delicate amorality, every fine thread of self-validation is spun in response to the biting reality of a mean, gray existence that demands compromise over altruism. Self-defense, some philosophize.
Cowardice, mutter others.
Where do monsters come from? Few could guess, and fewer still would be right. Almost nobody knows. Most grown-ups agree on two things, however: The greatest monstrosities are those people inflict on each other...
And naughty children must be punished.
First, a reminder to all applicants and current players: Missus Hollow's Home for Incorrigibly Naughty Children is rated Mature under RPoL's site policy, found here. I strive to uphold the tenets of all site policies, and the rating policy is no exception. The Mature rating is both to provide my players with the freedom to be creative in their roleplaying, and to establish the expectation that those admitted to the game will comport themselves with like maturity. Players who violate this policy consistently over time, after review and reprimand, will find themselves removed from the game, and banned from reapplying to any and all games I GM in the future.
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| Safe Space: |
 This game is a place where anyone can relax and be fully self-expressed, without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on account of race/ethnicity, sexuality or gender expression, cultural background, native language or ability to communicate, age, or physical or mental ability; a place where the rules guard each person's self-respect and dignity and strongly encourage everyone to respect others. Harassment and discrimination receive zero tolerance in this game. |
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Setting (Read this first.)
Rules (Read this second.)