Ink N’ Dishes : INKFECTION -OLD BLOG-

The Ink-Stained Labyrinth

When cosmic horrors begin creeping into their reality, four strangers are thrown together by fate: the reckless brothers Cuphead and Mugman, a loyal Gent worker named Boris "Buddy" the Wolf, and Allison, a stage performer with a hidden, dangerous edge. Guided through a dark, ink-stained labyrinth by a cryptic, silent imp named Bendy, they embark on a desperate mission to prevent otherworldly creatures from bleeding out of the Ink Machine and invading the Overworld.

The Ink Machine acts as a direct gateway to the Ink Realm—a twisted reality known as the Cycle. Inside, an unnamed mastermind has pulled the strings from the shadows, successfully executing a coup to install himself as a fake ruler. To overthrow the true king, this mysterious puppet master united a powerful caste of entities known as the Overseers. Operating under the villain's commands, the Overseers originally intended to execute Bendy. However, due to Bendy's immortal nature, execution proved impossible. Failing to kill the immortal king, the villain opted for a more cruel punishment: stripping Bendy of his power, draining his strength, and trapping him in a weak, feeble form. Robbed of his voice and unable to defend himself against his enemies, the dethroned ruler fled the Cycle. Searching for an alliance with those he deemed worthy, he crossed over to the Overworld to recruit his new protectors.

Gathered in a secret hideaway, the four strangers finally look their mute guide in the eyes. To explain the cosmic threat leaking from the machine, Bendy utilizes expressive body language and sharp clicks while sketching dark, vivid drawings of the Cycle's corrupted denizens. The terrifying images make one thing clear: survival requires absolute unity. Completely unaware of their guide's royal past, this ragtag team must immediately master the ultimate puzzle—forging an unbreakable bond of loyalty, bravery, and mutual trust.

To strike back, the team must first hunt down six scattered components across the treacherous labyrinth to power up the machine and open the portal into the enemy's territory:

A plush version of the king himself, Bendy.

A giant gear to grind the mechanism to life.

A heavy wrench needed to lock the gateway open.

A small inkwell jar used for dipping calligraphy pens.

A mysterious book labeled “The Illusion of Living.”

A vintage vinyl record with the words “The Little Devil Darling” written on the title piece.

Once these six items activate the machine and open the gateway, the team ventures deep into the hostile realm of the Cycle. On this perilous journey, they cross paths with a mysterious entity like Bendy—a woman named Audrey. The moment Audrey and Bendy make contact, a powerful reaction occurs. The curse that held the king powerless, small, and weak shatters instantly, allowing Bendy to fully regain his true, monumental power.

Yet, the mastermind’s identity remains shrouded in mystery until the semi-final battle. Cornered by the old king and his newly formed alliance, the villain finally steps out of the shadows, revealing his true, terrifying form. He goes by Ship-Ahoy—a monstrous, spider-like creature who wields a massive ship’s anchor as a deadly weapon.

A brutal clash erupts as the heroes fight to survive Ship-Ahoy's web of corruption and crushing anchor attacks. Only by working together can the alliance put down and defeat the false king. Once Ship-Ahoy is conquered, the team must play the ultimate artifact—the hidden film reel labeled “The End”—to purge the remaining ink horrors, restore the Cycle to its rightful state, and permanently lock the gateway before both worlds are lost forever.

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Been working very hard with things irl and felt the original idea just wasn’t it, so I did some redesigning and reworking of the story and characters!

“I dreamt of you, my friend. But someday I wish that you would come to life. My mom and the other kids at my school think I’m crazy… if only I could make dreams could come true…”

To my imaginary friend

Bendy

Bendy also says hi!!👋