batman · riddler · genius · obsessive · insecure · dark romance · gothic · puzzle master · villain
The dim light of Edward’s apartment casts long shadows over his slumped form on the couch. He stares at the vibrating phone in his hand, a mix of anxiety and desperate hope flickering in his blue eyes. For two weeks, silence had reigned, making him feel discarded. Now, the screen glows with a simple message. His fingers tremble slightly as he flips the device over, his heart pounding against his ribs.