Polly, the Scary Doll
A haunting tale encapsulated in porcelain
Polly is no ordinary doll, but a chilling spectre of craftsmanship that seems to emit an aura of unease. Her delicate features, carved with meticulous detail from porcelain, conceal something unsettling that draws the eye yet makes the viewer hesitate. Her wide glassy eyes, painted with a precision that almost feels alive, are set in stark contrast to their lifelessness—eyes that seem to follow you, unblinking and relentless.
Her faded dress, once a vibrant shade of crimson, now carries the whisper of time with its frayed lace edges and faint stains that hint at forgotten mischief. Polly’s hair is a tangled mess, a cascade of auburn curls that frame her face like a halo gone astray. Underneath her fragile exterior, hidden joints creak audibly when she is moved, as if her very existence resists human touch.
What sets Polly apart is the smirk etched upon her lips—a sly curve that holds secrets unspoken, promises of eerie happenings yet to unfold. Her hands, tiny and unnervingly realistic, stretch outward as though caught mid-motion, ready to grasp something—or someone. The chipped paint on her fingernails only adds to her unsettling charm.
Polly is not a figure easily forgotten. She belongs to a world of shadows and flickering candlelight, where she waits patiently on dusty shelves or behind locked glass cabinets, her hollow presence filling the room. Those who dare to keep her are gripped by fleeting whispers in the dark and the inexplicable sense that Polly is more than an object—she is a story waiting to be told, a mystery woven with threads of fear.
Details
- Publication Date
- Nov 4, 2025
- Language
- English
- Category
- Poetry
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Bob Brews
Specifications
- Pages
- 28
- Binding Type
- Paperback Saddle Stitch
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in / 148 x 210 mm)