Introduction: On the outskirts of a world not quite unlike ours lies a mysterious circus. Nestled in a forest of neurons, rumors of fantasy and terror alike draw in a team of adventurers like moths to a flame. But things are not always as they seem, and the only one who can tell the difference between truth and illusion is the circus' puppeteer. Can he save his friends from the Ringmaster? General content warnings for gore, body horror, depictions of torture, insects, needles, medical horror, and general violence. This work is intended for a 16+ audience. Reader discretion is advised....