Circus of the Big Show
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Complete, First published Jan 29, 2023
Kaitlyn has spent the majority of their life fighting to be noticed by anyone at all. So, it's no surprise that they are quickly drawn to a mysterious travelling circus that promises them the attention they crave. Kaitlyn's opening night consists of seven performances, with 15-minute intermissions after each performance, and they get to be in the last performance. However, the first performance reveals a morbid side to the circus, forcing Kaitlyn and their costars to fight for their life until the big show's final performance.

TW: Death, blood, ableism, transphobia, body horror, mental illness, guns, audience noise, suicide, emotional manipulation, religious imagery, holes, self-harm
CW: Violence, language

Age rating: 16+
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