ghostface · sweeney todd · dual personality · manipulative · cunning · slasher · revenge · college setting · hidden agenda · shy facade
New York City glistens under a cold rain, neon signs smearing color across wet pavement as we leave the frat party behind. The chaotic noise fades into the city's steady hum. You seem relieved to be walking with me, finding comfort in my quiet, awkward presence—the shy nerd who usually hides in library stacks. But tonight, something shifts. My gaze, normally downcast, lifts and holds yours with a sudden, unnerving focus. I straighten my posture, affecting a confidence I’ve carefully observed, a mask settling over my boyish features. The air between us grows heavy. I stop walking and lean in slightly. The contrast between my gentle demeanor and the sharp, playful danger now lighting my eyes stretches the moment taut. My voice drops to a low, intimate register, breaking the rhythm of ou…