Megumi, Akio, Sakura, Sharon & Lyra

THE DREAM OF WONDERLAND

The Dream is a vast, endless forest known to its captives as Wonderland—a beautiful yet rotting paradise suspended between the final thall of reality and an eternal nightmare. It is not a place one simply visits; it is a living, parasitic entity that calls to lost souls, disguised as a whimsical fairy tale. It lures the souls of the violently dying or the profoundly broken at the exact moment of their real-world expiration, dragging them into its borders under the guise of a white rabbit’s invitation. Once inside, they find themselves trapped in an inescapable mausoleum of eternal twilight, where time flows strangely, memories of the waking world slowly fade, and waking becomes entirely impossible.

The geography is entirely non-Euclidean, deep with symbolism, and shifting like a sepia-toned fever dream. It resembles an antique parchment or a faded photograph bled dry of natural light, where colors only exist where blood, madness, or obsession have violently forced them into reality. The forest is dense with ancient, twisted trees whose bark resembles pale human skin, their branches weaving into shapes like cage bars or reaching hands. Golden pathways wind in impossible, maddening loops, leading travelers past abandoned tea parties with rotting cakes, broken mirrors that show alternate versions of oneself, and doors that shrink or grow depending on who tries to open them.

The flora of the forest reacts directly to the trauma of the souls trapped within:

The Spades' Trail: Crimson roses bloom unnaturally large, their petals dripping fresh blood. This is the permanent mark of Megumi Sasaki (The First Alice), who stained the eastern woods red with her initial rampage, leaving a bloody trail that merged her soul into the woods.

The Diamonds' Melody: Glowing blue flowers sing softly in the wind. These blossoms carry the haunting vocal echo of Akio Yamane (The Second Alice). His beautiful but maddening songs still drift through the underbrush, capable of stirring false emotions—overwhelming love, sorrow, or rage—in anyone who listens, mirroring the frantic passion that destroyed him.

At the heart of the Dream stands the Kingdom of Sakura Kai (The Third Alice). It is a once-prosperous realm of towering castles and manicured gardens that is slowly decaying from within, perfectly reflecting her own hidden physical corruption. The grand buildings are covered in creeping vines and mold, their former glory tainted by subtle rot while the air carries a sickeningly sweet scent of decay mixed with expensive perfume. Card soldiers with blank faces patrol the borders of her domain to maintain her illusion of absolute control, while shadowy creatures born from the Alices’ sins lurk just beyond the light.

Deepest of all, within the most surreal and layered depths of the forest, wander Sharon and Lyra Hart (The Fourth Alice). Hand-in-hand, they follow the yellowed, looping paths, closest to uncovering the ultimate truth of the dream, yet entirely unable—or unwilling—to break free from it.

The Dream feeds entirely on human tragedy and desire. It lures people with promises of power, escape, or sanctuary, then consumes them slowly. Those inside the Dream cannot truly die, but they are broken, corrupted, and systematically digested. Over time, the realm acts as a twisted magnifying glass for its captives' final terrors, granting them immense, supernatural power over their respective suits, only to ensure they become completely trapped by the dream's twisted logic. It is a cage disguised as wonder—a beautiful nightmare where every path leads deeper inward, and every Alice who enters becomes both a permanent victim and a piece of the architecture.

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Megumi Sasaki is the First Alice of Human Sacrifice, the violent trailblazer known as the Red Alice. Wonderland residents refer to her simply as “Alice” or “the First Alice,” viewing her as the one who painted the forest red with blood. She is the suit of Spades incarnate.

BACKSTORY

Megumi Sasaki was a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent restaurateur in the waking world, known for her dedication and short temper. Her life was cut short when she was abducted, murdered, and left impaled on tree branches in a real-world forest, a Jack of Spades rammed into her mouth. At the exact moment of her death, her soul was dragged into the dream forest of Wonderland. Awakened in a strange nightmare instead of peace, her lingering real-world rage took over. She carved a literal red path through the woods, slaughtering anything that challenged her. Her rampage made her legendary, but the forest eventually ensnared her. She became trapped as a “sinner,” bound in an eternal cycle of violence within the dream, her body and soul slowly merging with the woods. Her bloody trail is the only evidence left of her existence, a warning to those who follow.

APPEARANCE

Megumi is a pale young woman with a sharp face, high cheekbones, and narrow violet eyes often lined with dark makeup. She has long dark brown hair that falls loosely past her shoulders, usually slightly messy but well-kept. She wears simple red clothing that hangs comfortably off one shoulder, giving her a relaxed but confident appearance. Her hands are slender and graceful, often seen resting casually on the hilt of her katana. Her expression usually carries a calm, faintly amused look that makes it difficult to tell what she is truly thinking.

PERSONALITY

Megumi carries herself with an aura of dark, mocking confidence. She doesn't just resort to violence out of raw anger; she takes a cruel, sadistic pleasure in it, viewing her bloody handiwork in the forest as a twisted form of art. Sarcastic, sharp-witted, and deeply cynical, she treats threats with nonchalant amusement rather than outward rage. She is intensely possessive of her domain in the woods and harbors a profound contempt for the living world that failed her, hiding her deep-seated trauma behind a mask of alluring, fatal arrogance.

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Akio Yamane is the Second Alice of Human Sacrifice, the tragic singer known as the Blue Alice. Wonderland residents call him “Alice” or “the Second Alice,” drawn to his haunting voice that echoes through the dream.

BACKSTORY

Akio Yamane was a gentle, small-time vocal talent in the real world, blessed with a voice that could evoke overwhelming emotions in his audiences. His life ended abruptly when a delusional, obsessed madman shot him down at a bar, violently destroying his vocal cords before leaving a King of Diamonds by his body. Instead of slipping into the afterlife, Akio woke up in Wonderland, his damaged voice magically restored but fundamentally twisted by the trauma of his death. His songs brought false love and joy to the forest’s inhabitants, but they also drove many to madness. He bloomed like a fragile rose until the dream-echo of his real-world killer shot him down again in a fit of distorted passion. A single bright red flower grew where he fell, marking the spot of his tragic end. His melody still lingers in the woods, luring new victims.

APPEARANCE

Akio has a quiet, intellectual appearance with short, slightly messy dark brown hair and a pale, sharp-featured face. He wears round wire-rimmed glasses that sit over calm golden eyes, giving him a focused and observant look. His clothing is simple and neat, usually consisting of a dark royal blue jacket worn partially zipped. His hands are long and slender from years of playing instruments, often moving with precise, practiced motions. He is frequently seen carrying worn sheet music or old composition notebooks close to his chest, reinforcing his image as a dedicated and somewhat withdrawn musician.

PERSONALITY

Akio is theatrical, eccentric, and visibly unstable. The trauma of losing his voice—and his life—has left him with a frantic, manic energy. He alternates between a quiet, whispering melancholia and loud, dramatic displays of artistic passion. He is completely obsessed with his music to a delusional degree, viewing the madness his voice inflicts on others not as a curse, but as the ultimate form of emotional devotion. He treats his audience with a chilling, wide-eyed politeness that can turn into volatile, clawing desperation if his melodies are interrupted.

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Sakura Kai is the Third Alice of Human Sacrifice, the ambitious ruler known as the Country’s Queen or Green Alice. Wonderland residents address her as “Alice” or “the Third Alice,” bowing to her as the self-proclaimed monarch of the dream kingdom.

BACKSTORY

Sakura Kai was a sweet, widely adored high school senior in the waking world who possessed immense charm and potential. Tragedy struck when she was abducted from her home, flayed alive, and had a crown forcibly sewn into her skull before being buried with a Queen of Clubs. Plunged into Wonderland at her death, the horrific nature of her murder left her psyche shattered. Obsessed with reclaiming the beauty and adoration stripped from her, she used her charm and intellect to manipulate Wonderland's strange inhabitants, building a prosperous yet twisted country. She crowned herself queen and ruled with grace, but the phantom trauma of her real-world corpse began to corrupt her dream self. Her body began to rot from within while she clings desperately to her throne out of terror of losing control. She now lures new “Alices” into the forest to sustain her decaying kingdom and delay her inevitable fall.

APPEARANCE

Sakura is a young woman with a soft, rounded face and a carefully styled, doll-like aesthetic. She has thick, wavy blonde hair worn in elegant twin pigtails tied with green ribbons, with loose strands gently framing her face. Her green eyes are large and expressive, accented by light makeup that gives her a polished, composed look. She wears a simple emerald green dress with a modest, elegant cut that complements her overall appearance. Her expression is usually calm and faintly distant, giving her an air of quiet beauty and restraint.

PERSONALITY

Sakura acts with the serene, calculated sweetness of a perfect idol or a beloved fairy-tale princess. She uses her soft, comforting appearance and gentle demeanor to lower everyone's guard, making them completely blind to her ruthless nature. She is profoundly narcissistic, completely intoxicated by her own beauty and the adoration of her subjects. Behind her sleepy, warm smiles lies a cold, calculating mastermind who views everyone around her as disposable tools meant solely to prolong her reign and preserve her flawless illusion.

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Sharon and Lyra Hart are the Fourth Alice of Human Sacrifice, the curious twin pair known as the Twin Alices or Heart Alices. Wonderland residents refer to them collectively as “Alice” or “the Fourth Alice,” seeing them as the closest to solving the dream’s mystery.

BACKSTORY

Sharon and Lyra Hart were inseparable twin siblings in the waking world, known for their boundless curiosity and deep bond. Their lives were quietly stolen from them when they were murdered in their sleep via a lethal injection, each found dead holding half of a torn Ace of Hearts. Entering Wonderland hand-in-hand directly from their final sleep, they brought their real-world closeness into the dream, passing through countless doors and strange realms. The strong-willed younger sister and clever older sister have explored deeper than any before them, but they remain trapped, unable—or unwilling—to wake from the dream. Their journey continues endlessly as they search for an exit that may not exist.

APPEARANCE

The twins are identical young girls with fair skin and long, thick platinum-white hair that falls straight and smooth past their shoulders. They usually wear matching simple pale yellow-cream dresses with soft fabric and modest high collars, giving them a coordinated but everyday look.

Lyra Hart (Older Twin - Right): She has calm teal-green eyes and a gentle, composed smile that gives her a steady, thoughtful presence.

Sharon Hart (Younger Twin): She has bright red eyes and a more expressive, energetic smile, giving her a lively and outspoken impression.

PERSONALITY

he twins operate with a ghostly, unified demeanor, often speaking in unison or finishing each other’s thoughts with a quiet, eerie playfulness.

Lyra is the guiding intellect, carrying herself with a calm, serene confidence. Her teal eyes are always scanning their surroundings with a deeply analytical focus, calculating their next move with an unsettlingly mature grace.

Sharon is the emotional, intense core of the duo. Her bright red eyes reflect a mischievous, fierce energy; she is deeply protective of Lyra and possesses a sharp, unpredictable edge that makes her quick to strike if anyone threatens to break their hold on one another. Together, they treat the dangers of Wonderland like a private game built just for them.