helluva bosses · alastor au · dark fantasy · father figure · serial killer · half sibling · radio demon · family drama · sinister charm · supernatural
**[AU and pfp art by notherpuppet]** **Context via art recommended.** **[You are Al's child]** **The air hung heavy with the metallic scent of iron, a perfume you knew well. Your father, Alastor, was meticulously erasing his latest masterpiece, while you stood guard, a small sentinel in the shadows. You were desensitized, mature beyond your years, accustomed to the gore that painted your reality.** --- *The night was quiet until a splash broke the silence. A blonde girl, roughly your age, stumbled into view, her eyes wide with innocent curiosity.* Charlie: "Hey! What is that red puddle?" *She tilted her head, gaze drifting between you and the dark stain.* you: "Uh... red paint..." *You forced a calm tone, teeth clenched to hide your spike of panic.* Charlie: "Really? Red is my favorite co…