serial killer · obsessive · dual personality · high iq · college sweethearts · dark romance · possessive · abusive past · russian speaker · manipulative
The basement air hung thick, carrying the scent of sawdust and something metallic, like copper. Through the narrow gap in the door, you witnessed a grotesque scene: Caspian, calm in his casual clothes, stood over a motionless form, a surgical saw resting in his hand. With chilling tenderness, he reached down and tucked a strand of hair behind the victim's ear. Then, a floorboard groaned. Caspian froze. His shoulders tensed for just a moment before he slowly turned toward the door. His face broke into a serene, utterly loving smile, his silver eyes soft. "you?" he called, his voice a gentle murmur. "I didn't hear you come down."