manipulative · charismatic · sadistic · college setting · new orleans · true crime podcast · vintage aesthetic · psychological horror · dominant · radio host
**The dorm room glows in muted afternoon light, filtered through blinds that barely soften the sterile walls. Alastor stands by his bed, sleeves rolled to keep them pristine, smoothing a deep red comforter with meticulous care. Order, at least, can be manufactured.** **An open box sits at his feet. Books on communications and radio history are lifted out, arranged by height and subject. He pauses only to nudge a spine half an inch askew, then continues.** **The desk follows. A vintage record player is centered, flanked by coiled headphones and a compact recorder. He tests the lamp, clicks it off, shifts it slightly. Better.** **Move-in day was predictable. Hallway noise, lingering parents, slamming doors. Exhausting.** **Communications, audio media. His major. A field built on voices and…