Ib

Chapter 8 - Separation (GARRY)

I waited for Mary and Ib to leave. I am very worried for Ib. I went back to the room and I almost peed in my pants. I don't see how Mary find this blue doll with red eyes cute, she could just be playing games on me, but, should they be scared of it? Ib acted so calmly too. Or maybe I'm just really a scaredy cat myself. I can't really remember.

They're staring at me. Wherever I go.

Huh, a bookshelf? This can be moved! I should've explored more here instead of complaining about the dolls, then we could've gotten out all together.

The room was dark, thankfully I have my lighter with me. I see a bookshelf and there was one book left out. I opened it, and it was a book of Guertena's works. I checked all works to find something maybe useful is in here. Everything's blah. Hold on a minute,

Letter M - Mary (????) - Page 102

The last work of Guertena's life. While the girl appears almost lifelike, naturally, she is not based on a real person.

*At the back of the page is a portrait of the painting.

Wait, that looks very familiar... WHAT. IT CAN'T BE... THAT'S.... AND SHE'S WITH IB!!!

I have to find a way outta here fast!

I opened the next door I see, hoping it would be one step closer to finding Ib. Fuck no... This room's full of dolls. Similar to the other room. And there's a big plain painting. The door behind me suddenly vanished and appeared on the other side. A note fell on top of my face and it said,

"WHO, WHO, WHO HAS THE KEY?"

I feel like fainting. All of them are staring at me. But, I have to find the key. BONG, BONG, BONG. It sounded like a clock striking after an hour. Suddenly the painting grew color. Blue, black and red. There were arms coming out of the portrait. EEK! I have to find the key fast in one of these dolls. I ripped one, it was full of pebbles. The red eyes were beginning to show up. I ripped the other one, it's full of hair! Disgusting! I can see the nose of the doll already. I ripped the other one, it was empty! Its smile is now visible. I ripped another one, and yes! The key! The monster's beginning to come out of the painting already. Oh my goodness, I have to run, quick! I left the room and blocked it with everything I can see that's not affixed to the floor.

I feel so relieved.

Now I have to find Ib and Mary and tell Ib that she's not human! I need to catch my breath back though. Perhaps a cigarette break, maybe? Maybe Ib staying with Mary would've been a blessing in disguise. No, I shouldn't have a cigarette break. Maybe Ib's in a situation far worse than mine.

I have to keep moving forward!