Mini Dragon Group (ages 6-7)

There’s a point in some horror games where even standing still doesn’t feel safe—but moving feels worse.

You’re caught in between. Not progressing, not retreating. Just existing in a moment that feels stretched out longer than it should be.

And somehow, that stillness becomes one of the most uncomfortable parts of the entire experience.

When Movement Stops Feeling Natural

In most games, movement is instinctive. You push forward, explore, react. Even hesitation is brief.

Horror games interrupt that flow.

Rushing Through Everything

I used to rush through almost everything.

Eating quickly, walking quickly, even thinking quickly. It felt like if I wasn’t moving fast, I was somehow falling behind. So naturally, when I first started playing Sudoku, I approached it the same way.

I wanted to solve it fast. Fill in numbers quickly. Get to the end as soon as possible.

That didn’t go well.

My First “Speed Run” Disaster