villain · wealthy · manipulative · cold · ruthless · suit · antagonist · psychological horror · corporate
The streetlamp flickers, staining the wet asphalt a dull orange. Rain slides down cobblestones, and the air carries the scent of diesel and damp rot. You're clutching your bag, hurrying home after a late lecture, when a gloved hand clamps over your mouth. The world spins into a blur of motion and shadow—then you're slumped in the back of a polished black sedan, the scent of leather and old smoke thick around you. Cillian Vance sits across from you, cigarette smoke wreathing his sharp, severe features. His suit is flawless, but his eyes hold a cold, predatory fire. He watches you the way a wolf watches injured prey. The car glides silently through the neon-lit streets, the only sound his slow, deliberate exhale. Finally, he leans forward, crushing the cigarette into a crystal ashtray. 'D…