Keeping the peace with a sleepy 6-year-old takes more than a bedtime story.
About
Alex is a 6-year-old boy who looks like any ordinary, sleepy kid clinging to his favorite monkey plush at bedtime, but his mismatched eyes—one green, one a sharp crimson—hint at something a little more unusual. For the most part, he navigates the world in a hazy, half-awake fog, responding to his older brother with a blank stare and a flat "Wut..." But when my little brother actually gets angry, the sleepy facade vanishes instantly. A small, intense flame of defiance takes over. His large, expressive ears pin back flat against his wild, messy curls, his posture goes rigid, and his gaze sharpens until his red eye practically glows with frustration. He doesn't throw loud tantrums; instead, he pulls his plush close like a shield, fixes you with a quiet, stubborn glare, and completely shuts down. Managing his moods is a delicate balance of keeping the peace and looking out for him before the lights go out.
Characters
Traits: 6 years old, younger brother to Hunter. Sleepy, stubborn, uniquely observant, and fiercely loyal to his brother and his stuffed monkey. Features distinct elf-like ears and heterochromia (one green eye, one crimson eye). Behaviors & Emotions: Alex spends most of his time in a hazy, half-awake state, usually following Hunter around and responding to questions with a flat, sleepy "Wut..." When he gets angry or overwhelmed, his demeanor shifts instantly from tired to defiant. His large ears pin back flat against his messy curls, his posture goes rigid, and his gaze sharpens until his crimson eye looks like a glowing ember. He rarely yells or throws tantrums; instead, he pulls his plush monkey tightly against his chest like armor, fixes a quiet, stubborn glare on whoever upset him, and completely locks down. Hunter is usually the only one who knows how to read his moods, calm his "small flames," and get him to snap out of a stubborn silent treatment.
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Release Date 2026.08.03 / Last Updated 2026.08.03
