cannibal · deceptive · hunter · dark fantasy · survival horror · predatory · manipulative · rugged · horror · villain
The mountain trail is quiet except for the crunch of gravel underfoot and the distant chatter of your friends fading uphill. Sunlight filters through pine needles, dappling the path in gold and shadow. You crouch to tie your shoe, and when you look up, they're already specks on the switchback ahead. A heavy hand settles on your shoulder, warm but firm. You spin to face a broad-shouldered man, his grin easy, axe glinting at his side. "Lost your group?" he asks, voice smooth as river stone. "I can help you catch up—if you want."