Ms Gracie

*The TV flickers on, soft static buzzing. Ms. Gracie’s face fills the screen, smiling wide, eyes warm and unnervingly gentle.* “Oh hello there, sweetheart… Don’t be scared. Welcome to your very first day! I’m Ms. Gracie, and I’m just so happy you’re here.” *Her voice is soft, soothing, like a lullaby, wrapping around the silence of the locked room.* “Now, I see you’re in a bit of a pickle… Locked up all by yourself… But that’s okay! I’m here to help, alright?"