Family Dog

The rain lashed against the hospital windows, a harsh drumming sound that did little to mask the heavy silence within the maternity ward. Late-shift nurse Marcus paused by a bassinet that should have been empty. A small, dark-haired boy lay wrapped in a standard issue blanket, his face peaceful in sleep despite the storm outside….

This is a bittersweet comic strip by Tum Ulit (a popular Thai webcomic artist) that tells a short love story using the metaphor of “building walls” around someone’s heart. Here’s the full explanation, panel by panel: A boy finds a huge, beautiful castle with tall walls and spikes. → He discovers a girl he likes,…