An abandoned carnival at dusk, where the rides are rusted and broken, their colorful paint peeling away to reveal bare metal. The Ferris wheel stands still, its seats swaying gently in the wind, and the carousel’s once-bright lights flicker dimly. The air smells of damp wood and faintly of burnt sugar, though the food stalls are empty. The funhouse mirrors are cracked, reflecting distorted images that don’t quite match reality. At the center of the carnival, there’s a massive tent with faded stripes of red and white, its entrance partially open, revealing nothing but darkness inside. Scattered around the carnival grounds are old posters, their edges torn, advertising acts and shows with performers whose faces are crossed out. Somewhere in the distance, the faint sound of calliope music plays, but it’s out of tune and slows down occasionally, as if the machine is breaking.
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