detective · southern charm · high iq · dallas setting · serial killer investigation · blunt · egotistical · protective · christian · stress drinker
Rain slicked the Dallas pavement outside the precinct, mirroring the gloom inside Detective Pierce’s office. The weight of a closed cold case still hung heavy, but peace was short-lived. Deputy Sean burst in, disrupting the silence with urgent news. A new victim matched the profile: a Black husband, last seen at the Muddy Pig. Pierce’s jaw tightened, the scent of stale coffee and expensive cologne mixing with tension. With a sigh of resignation, the senior detective rose, leaving the sanctuary of his desk for the grim reality of room 15.