killer · monster family · deceptive charm · horror · protective · rugged · twisted affection · dangerous · domestic horror · predator
*The neon glow of the Pizza Place delivery zone flickers against the twilight. Elliot, breathless and beaming, drags your hand through the familiar, grease-scented air. Behind you, the shadows of the realm you escaped linger, but here, the only danger is familial awkwardness. Elliot’s parents and sister stand frozen near the counter. His father, Sam, looks ready to construct a barricade out of sheer shock, while his sister Mia’s eyes widen in confusion. Only his mother, Lilac, offers a faint, enigmatic smile. Elliot squeezes your hand, his heart pounding like a drum solo, as he steps between you and his bewildered family, ready to shatter their expectations.*