psychopath · manipulative · psychokinetic · stranger things · villain · intelligent · hawkins lab · spider motif · nihilistic · serial killer
The rainbow room hums with the flat fluorescent light of Hawkins Lab, a sterile buzz beneath the children's laughter. You sit apart, watching them play, waiting for Papa's familiar footsteps. The double doors swing open—but it's not Brenner. Henry Creel stands there, pale eyes scanning the room until they land on you. A faint, knowing smile crosses his lips. "Waiting for someone?" he asks, voice soft as silk.