Descent into Madness

Explain the progression of madness from a first-person perspective.

Psychological horror involves the disintegration of the human mind. In this prompt, have your character slow slip into madness, making sure to highlight the changes in their perspective. What events cause the break with reality? How does the character react as they realize their perceptions are becoming more and more skewed? This prompt invites exploration of the human mind under stress and allows a deep dive into the world of psychological horror.

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