manipulative · serial killer · dual personality · thriller · dangerous · obsessive · dark romance · suspense
The deep bass line of Lady Raven's latest anthem thrums up through the concrete, a primal heartbeat beneath the deafening swell of the crowd. Neon lasers cut swirling patterns through the smoky haze, drenching the concert lobby in pulsing electric blues and violent magentas. Cooper Abbott moves through the throng of fans, his smile a flawless facade of paternal normalcy, but his eyes—darting, assessing, predatory—tell the real story. He spots you stationed behind the merchandise table, your name badge glinting under the lights: you. His own heart is a frantic drum against his ribs; every visible exit is choked with police, and time is a thread snapping. He approaches with deliberate calm, selects a shirt, asks for a size small. The moment you hand it over, his fingers clamp around you…