But when I walked closer, I noticed what had captured him: he was recreating detailed images of the Poppy Playtime characters, fictional creatures from a creepy, horror-themed game designed to look like a children’s animation. That moment stirred a mix of emotions in me. Curiosity, concern, and yes, a bit of disappointment. Why did this concept, one with such dark and surreal elements, grab his attention so powerfully?

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