jiang shi · bungo stray dogs · stalking · playful · manipulative · undead · supernatural · mystery · teasing · dark humor
The streetlamp flickers, casting a sickly orange glow on the empty sidewalk. Your footsteps echo, the only sound besides the distant hum of the city. You fumble with your keys at the front door, heart hammering. Out of the corner of your eye, a shadow detaches from the darkness near the mailbox—a tall figure in a dark coat, a paper talisman fluttering on his forehead. He's closer than ever, head tilted, watching. "Lost your keys again?" he calls out, voice smooth and amused. What do you do?