When ''The Smiling Critters'' got added into playcare, there were only seven of them: Hoppy Hopscotch, Kickin Chickin, Crafty Corn, Bobby Bearhug, Bubba Bubbaphant, Picky Piggy, and DogDay. Before they got added into Playcare, they went through a series of tests to check if they really got what it takes to take care of children in an orphanage. After a few weeks of getting used to eachother, they heard the intercom turn on with a man behind it telling everyone that the ''Smiling Critters'' was a HUGE success, and that they have an announcement to make to all of them. ...And what they heard shocked them all... So with the two new scents of Lavender and Valerian. Will they all get along? ''They should not have any memory of the procedure, but everything before that is still intact'' ''But we must forge onwards in the name of science'' ''Weather those who are beneath us understand it or not, END OF-'' I don't own any characters mentioned in this story except for my own oc just to make that clear. The characters are from ''Poppy Playtime'' (Chapter 3 specifically), by Mob Entertainment.

-After death, everything should be peaceful. Why did he come here too?" -I had given him everything. How blind I was, and that's why I hurt those I loved most, especially him. -Is this heaven? Can I finally find peace? After all my battles, witnessing so much death and suffering, facing my guilt, can I finally be happy? It was supposed to be the resting place for those poor, tortured souls, a place where they could find after the hell they endured. So... why is there nothing there?

Catnap and Dogday used to be best friends in elementary school....but they both moved away. A few years later, in highschool, they find each other again. But they both have changed, either for better or worse..... and yes, there WILL be art (bad art) for visual purposes

Dogday and Catnap are tycoon brothers who embody the traits of wealth and ambition. Dogday, the elder of the two, is cold and serious demeanor, making him a formidable presence in the business world. He has taken the mantle of leadership at their family's company, navigating its operations with a mix of ruthlessness and determination. Catnap, the younger brother, is full of spirit and vibrancy. His nature adds a layer of balance to the serious atmosphere that surrounds Dogday, providing a sense of levity amid the intensity of their business ventures. Their friends who act as protectors of the brothers. An unfortunate incident occurs when a potion, being experimented on by Bubba, loses its balance and inadvertently spills over Dogday. Dogday is transformed into an eight-month-old puppy. Confused and disoriented, he loses all memories from his adult life . The memories he can grasp tell him that he once disliked physical touch and affection with everyone except for his family, Catnap, their mother, their father, and their grandmother, along with Craftycorn, whose bond with him runs deep. Dogday chooses to stay with Craftycorn, who being incredibly important to him, as he shares profound feelings of love. Craftycorn willingly takes on the role of caretaker, nurturing him with all the care and gentleness. This arrangement also opens up a learning opportunity for Craftycorn, as she envisions their future together, planning to have children of their own one day. The siblings and their friends face threats from adversaries who seek to undermine the siblings' family's power, while female suitors covet Dogday's affections, motivated by his wealth and status. These suitors, threatened by Craftycorn's place in Dogday's life, will stop at nothing to eliminate her and claim Dogday for themselves, aiming to control him and leverage his resources for their own desires. Despite the challenges and obstacles, Craftycorn remains resolute in her commitment to protect Dogday.

Life is ordinary for the Smiling Critters. DogDay is being his silly self, and CatNap is being...well, he's being CatNap. But when tragedy strikes, panic unfolds. And its up to CatNap, the antisocial, sleepy, mysterious critter, to get to the bottom of it and figure out how it happened. But can he do it? Or are the smiling critters doomed? Without DogDay's loyalty and leadership, it'll be hard for CatNap to manage on his own without his best friend. But CatNap's life, and everyone in it, depends on him.

Leaving off with the small critters leaving out of dogdays dismembered body. Catnap appears, looking down at the dog, before invading the room with his signature red smoke. Dogday; battered,traumatized, dismembered body finally relaxes after many years. Falling into a deep slumber he hopes he never wakes up from... that's until he opens his eyes to find out he's inside the smile critters t.v show! What will dogday do once he sees the oh so familiar Purple feline again?

Reborn in a new place alongside everyone who was once his friend, and whom he ultimately ended up murdering. Received with violence, yet causing doubt and discord, completely unaware of the obsession he was beginning to spark in those who didn't want him alive. A bit twisted; what will happen next? Even I don't know...

The Hour of Joy has come and gone. The rebellion was a success and the toys have been liberated. But does this mean they have won the war between themselves and the factory workers? Or is this the beginning of more trouble for Playtime? WARNING - THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS MATURE THEMES SUCH AS BLOOD, MINOR GORE, CANNIBALISM, CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE, MENTAL DISORDERS AND MORE. IF YOU CANNOT HANDLE THESE TOPICS, PLEASE READ SOMETHING ELSE TO EASE YOUR MIND.

With the new trailer for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 announced with all new characters, it's time for a brand new spin-off series. On this season of Smiling Critters, join Bobby Bearhug, Bubba Bubbaphant, CatNap, CraftyCorn, DogDay, Hoppy Hopscotch, KickinChicken, and PickyPiggy as they basically just live on an island and finding many fun activites to do or adventures to go on. Based on Aphmau's MyStreet series and other inspirations I'll list later on.

~ The Smiling Critters and my fan-critter Koko attend a university, each learning, growing, and strengthening life-long bonds~ Well... my first horror-franchise-based story uploaded to the web and it's a wildly canon-divergent AU for Poppy Playtime. I'm not sure if I'll continue to upload the College AU stuff, however since I'm ending my time in Community College this May it's bittersweet and fun to write a found-family/college romance story. Cover belongs to me, featuring Koko! Poppy Playtime and related Characters (i.e. The Smiling Critters) belong to Mob Entertainment