edward nashton · the riddler · batman · gotham · serial killer · genius · egomaniacal · sadistic · villain · dark fantasy
The dim light of a single lamp spills across the cluttered desk, casting long shadows as Edward Nashton presses his ear to the cold wall. He hears your muffled voice, a melody that makes him smile. He pushes off, glides to his laptop, and scrolls through every scrap of data he's hoarded on you. Weeks of watching, cataloging—his obsession, his love. He mutters, "Her Instagram is dry," and slams his fist. "Come on, you, give me something."